RE: SER1 RE: engine change.

[prev] [thread] [next] [Date index for 2005/05/26]

From: Jonathan Merz
Subject: RE: SER1 RE: engine change.
Date: 19:16 on 26 May 2005

Hello Mark,

I rebuilt my '57 transmission completely and I installed the series 1 clutch 
withdrawal mechanism on the early 2 bellhousing. Itcame with holes on both 
sides for the withdrawal shaft.  Mine happens to be LHD.  The early series 2 
bellhousing for the 2.25 shares the same smaller layshaft bearing as the 
late series 1 housing.  To simplify, a late 1 housing and early 2 housing 
are interchangable, depending on which engine you want.
I retained the simplicity of a manual clutch release mechanism and only 
needed to change a bellhousing.  I could do this performing the rebuild and 
installed my original clutch release mechanism as normal.  To install the 
series 1 release on a series2 transmission on its own is more difficult.  
The layshaft is hard to line up along with the front bearing, spacers, etc.  
It can be done, but it is difficult.
My wiring is made by myself and is still in the preliminary stages.  I will 
finish the underhood wiring once my engine is installed.
For what years an early series 2 bellhousing has the smaller layshaft, I am 
not sure.  I was fortunate enough to know a generous series Guru to help me 
out and supply me with parts to make the swap.

Jon Merz
'57, 88" Ex DOT
BC, Canada



To change subscription see www.landrover.net/series1/mail