Amazon: - Fitting an Overdrive

Mike Hughes · Feb 10th, 2008, 17:23

Help wanted !

My 122 has the standard 4 speed box. Is it preferable to fit an overdrive unit to it or better to source another box with overdrive already fitted? In either case where will I obtain the parts?
Thanks

Mike Arnold · Feb 10th, 2008, 18:03

If you want to buy a box and o/drive, you could try eBay, VOC sales & wanted or Tony Barratt.

If you are converting from 4-speed to o/drive you will have to make sure that you get hold of the shorter prop shaft. Apart from a little bit of wiring I do not think that there is much complication.

Mike

Derek UK · Feb 10th, 2008, 18:25

The standard M40 cannot be fitted with an OD without major work. The work will include finding the parts which are already in a standard M41 box so the usual route is to find an M41 with OD, complete as one unit.
You might like to read through this article.
http://www.vclassics.com/archive/odconv.htm

TomTom · Feb 10th, 2008, 21:37

If possible get one that has been overhauled by a known restorer, rather than try to save by getting an Ebay bargain, "running when removed". Overdrives are great, but obviously not when they don't work.

Tom

Gordon Hunter · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:41

Hi Mike,

I am breaking my 4 door Amazon saloon with overdrive.
You could have all the bits for the conversion. However, as previously suggested on this post they would be sold 'as is' and you would be advised to have them checked out. The price would reflect this.
The car has to go by next week so you'd need to let me know soon.

Gordon 0116 289 1401

Feb 10th, 2008, 17:23	#1
Mike Hughes New Member Last Online: May 16th, 2009 22:28 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Darlington	Fitting an Overdrive Help wanted ! My 122 has the standard 4 speed box. Is it preferable to fit an overdrive unit to it or better to source another box with overdrive already fitted? In either case where will I obtain the parts? Thanks

Feb 10th, 2008, 18:03	#2
Mike Arnold Master Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2024 13:46 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stockport, Gtr Manchester View Photos By: Mike Arnold	If you want to buy a box and o/drive, you could try eBay, VOC sales & wanted or Tony Barratt. If you are converting from 4-speed to o/drive you will have to make sure that you get hold of the shorter prop shaft. Apart from a little bit of wiring I do not think that there is much complication. Mike __________________ Mike Arnold. 1966 122S

Feb 10th, 2008, 18:25	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:48 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	The standard M40 cannot be fitted with an OD without major work. The work will include finding the parts which are already in a standard M41 box so the usual route is to find an M41 with OD, complete as one unit. You might like to read through this article. http://www.vclassics.com/archive/odconv.htm

Feb 10th, 2008, 21:37	#4
TomTom Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2021 16:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London	If possible get one that has been overhauled by a known restorer, rather than try to save by getting an Ebay bargain, "running when removed". Overdrives are great, but obviously not when they don't work. Tom

Feb 11th, 2008, 08:41	#5
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Hi Mike, I am breaking my 4 door Amazon saloon with overdrive. You could have all the bits for the conversion. However, as previously suggested on this post they would be sold 'as is' and you would be advised to have them checked out. The price would reflect this. The car has to go by next week so you'd need to let me know soon. Gordon 0116 289 1401

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