Transmission question
- Tom Coughlin
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Transmission question
My 1955 got a transmission upgrade from a PO to a dual mount B tranny. Since I have bought back the original engine, I'd like to get the tranny a bit closer to original. For common sense reasons I'll retain the dual mount. I have a VW/519 empty case (which will need machining) but I understand that the later B gears really won't work in it. I think I need a 644 or 716 tranny for it's internals to build up the 519. I'm trying to understand what other potential problems may arise. Two things I'm concerned about are the intermediate plate and nose cone. What others need to be addressed?
Any advice from those with related experience is most welcome. Tom
Any advice from those with related experience is most welcome. Tom
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Re: Transmission question
Hi Tom
first question is your car a 1956 model? if so it would have had a 519 transmission with a dual mount. even though you have a B 741 trans now it may have a 644 nose cone. personally i would not do what you are proposing.
j
first question is your car a 1956 model? if so it would have had a 519 transmission with a dual mount. even though you have a B 741 trans now it may have a 644 nose cone. personally i would not do what you are proposing.
j
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Re: Transmission question
It is a May 1955 production date bent window. Why wouldn't you do this? Tom
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Re: Transmission question
Hi the tunnel case is an upgrade to split case even if you machine a VW case it won't be as strong or last as long. people are telling you to start off with the VW case because all the Porsche ones are worn out now.
j
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Re: Transmission question
741 internals will certainly fit a 519 case.
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Re: Transmission question
Installing the origional 519 split case transmission into my early 1956, T1 and question if adding steel cans over the new front mounts help to reinforce the rubber.
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Yes; that's why Porsche did it.chuck pridham wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:25 pm Installing the origional 519 split case transmission into my early 1956, T1 and question if adding steel cans over the new front mounts help to reinforce the rubber.
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Re: Transmission question
Thanks Vic, I'm going with the upgrade and installing the cans.
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Re: Transmission question
The early cars didn't use the cans and you will find adding cans will cause adjustment issues with shift linkage.
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We found that it was not possible to get the correct Toe-in on a 57 Car (100 017) when the cans were fitted
The car was set up to race and although we were using Harder `Rubber` Doughnut mounts, the cans help to stiffen things a little more
We resorted to extending the slots in the swing Arms
The car in question is the one in my Avatar at Goodwood
The car was set up to race and although we were using Harder `Rubber` Doughnut mounts, the cans help to stiffen things a little more
We resorted to extending the slots in the swing Arms
The car in question is the one in my Avatar at Goodwood
Mike Smith (Essex - UK)