Gents,
I've been on this sojourn for some time but I'm finally getting ready to pull the trigger on making the swap. Scott Dewitt sold me an 01E with Wavetrac some months ago and with life getting in the way I just never got round to putting it in the car. I have CAV #082 with an 016 and while its been a great little tranny its on the limits of my engine HP output so I wanted to go to a more robust tranny with an extra gear.
Enter the very capable O1E from Scott's shop. Here's the question's I have and ANY input is appreciated. What will be involved in making the switch?
Let me advise I have purchased a kit from CAV which I'm told will be all that's needed to do the swap....to a point. The hard to find pieces made for CAV's are part of the kit but its the other "stuff" that's got me pulling whatever hair I have left, out. I've asked many over the years exactly what I'll need but I've never gotten a committed response from anyone including sadly, the CAV factory. I put this down to the changes in ownership as everything else asked of them they've bent over to help with.
The adapter plate I have is from Kennedy Engineering (KEP) which I'm told by some will require some light modifications and machining to accept the O1E. Does anyone know exactly what modification it will need, if any?
I will replace the clutch, pressure plate & T.O.B regardless as these parts should be readily available from any good parts store and since I'm in there, why not. So that's not a concern.
The fly-wheel. Not sure if requires replacement. Anyone? It will be re-surfaced but I'm advised it may require additional modifications (re-index the mounting holes for new clutch?)
The starter motor. If I have to replace the flywheel...will I need a new starter?
Axles or CV's. Some have advised I'll need new CV's and axles. Anyone?
Anything else? Please chime in and let me know.
I guess I could have simplified this entire inquiry with: Has anyone with a CAV (other then my dear friend Joe W. in CA who's been there and done that) made this swap who can give input. Please step forward.
I'm sure we'll "get r dun" but I hate going in partially blind.
Your input is both valued and appreciated.
I've been on this sojourn for some time but I'm finally getting ready to pull the trigger on making the swap. Scott Dewitt sold me an 01E with Wavetrac some months ago and with life getting in the way I just never got round to putting it in the car. I have CAV #082 with an 016 and while its been a great little tranny its on the limits of my engine HP output so I wanted to go to a more robust tranny with an extra gear.
Enter the very capable O1E from Scott's shop. Here's the question's I have and ANY input is appreciated. What will be involved in making the switch?
Let me advise I have purchased a kit from CAV which I'm told will be all that's needed to do the swap....to a point. The hard to find pieces made for CAV's are part of the kit but its the other "stuff" that's got me pulling whatever hair I have left, out. I've asked many over the years exactly what I'll need but I've never gotten a committed response from anyone including sadly, the CAV factory. I put this down to the changes in ownership as everything else asked of them they've bent over to help with.
The adapter plate I have is from Kennedy Engineering (KEP) which I'm told by some will require some light modifications and machining to accept the O1E. Does anyone know exactly what modification it will need, if any?
I will replace the clutch, pressure plate & T.O.B regardless as these parts should be readily available from any good parts store and since I'm in there, why not. So that's not a concern.
The fly-wheel. Not sure if requires replacement. Anyone? It will be re-surfaced but I'm advised it may require additional modifications (re-index the mounting holes for new clutch?)
The starter motor. If I have to replace the flywheel...will I need a new starter?
Axles or CV's. Some have advised I'll need new CV's and axles. Anyone?
Anything else? Please chime in and let me know.
I guess I could have simplified this entire inquiry with: Has anyone with a CAV (other then my dear friend Joe W. in CA who's been there and done that) made this swap who can give input. Please step forward.
I'm sure we'll "get r dun" but I hate going in partially blind.
Your input is both valued and appreciated.