Pete Delaney/Smitty's 5-Speed Kits

[twas_brillig]

E-mail from Pete Delaney, received April 27, 2010, outlining what is in his/Smitty's 5 speed kit for installing a Toyota transmission and the cost of the kit.
I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada so presumably the shipping that is included in the $ 1975 US is to my location. His contact info is at the end.
For more detail (including photos and advice) find "Healey 5 speed conversion" originated by BlueRidge1 2010-04-20.

Doug

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Here is the information you requested for the conversion kit.

Kit Includes:
1 Bell Housing
1 Clutch Disc
1 Pilot Bearing & Adaptor
1 Transmission Mounting Plate
1 Speedometer Cable
1 Clutch Alignment tool
4 8mm x 1” bolts
4 5/16” x 1” bolts
2 3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts
1 Clutch Slave Rod
1 Manual

Drive shaft – New and balanced

New Toyota Parts

1 Release Bearing
1 Clutch Arm
1 Speedo Angle Adapter
1 Speedo Gear
1 Sleeve Subassembly Speedo
1 Clutch Release Boot
1 Trans Rubber Mount
1 Pivot Bolt

In order to convert to a forward shift tower these new parts are used:

1 Forward shift tower
1 Housing Shift
1 Bushing for shifter
1 Shifter Cap
1 Shifter Spring
1 Baffle Extension
1 Seat for Shifter

1 Chrome Shift Lever

Total $1975 which includes shipping.



The following transmissions can be installed into the Healey with the conversion kit and most are available at any salvage yard:

1) 1982-86 Toyota Supra 5 speed transmission
NON Turbo Toyota Supra '86-'90

2)1991-2004 Toyota Pickup 2 wheel drive ONLY, 5 speed transmission. Truck transmissions are the most available up thru the 2004 Tacoma.

The early models of course have higher mileage. Transmissions are usually good from any salvage yard.



Thanks for your inquiry and let us know if you have any questions.
Happy Healeying,
Stephanie & Pete Delaney

Healey 5 Speed
P O Box 561
Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-2585

704-455-8504 FAX
Healey5Speedaol.com

 

[Adec21]

Good morning. I was hoping you could provide a Toyota transmission for a 1952 MG TD. Several times I have seen MG TDs on Bring a trailer auctions that have 5 speed transmissions. If you cannot provide a kit for my MG can you help me find a source? I appreciate your help and would like to buy a kit from you if possible. Thank You.

Rich Ray
Richray210@gmail.com
508 641 3605

 

[WHT]

Rich,

I would contact Hi-Gear Engineering at info@hi-gearengineering.co.uk. They originally developed the Ford Type-9 5-speed gearbox conversion for the MGTD, which we have in our MG. At the time, going directly to Hi-Gear saved significant money and they were great people (may be under different management?).

When we purchased our kit, Hi-Gear was run by an older couple, and their kit included everything part needed for the conversion with very detailed instructions (they even included their preferred gearbox oil). Every part was extremely well engineered and high quality; ensuring a trouble free perfect fit.

The original Type-9 gearbox is no longer offered by them. However, they do sell a similar kit below:

MG TD/TF 5 Speed Gearbox Conversion Kit​

The MG T type 5 speed gearbox conversion kit has been developed as a further successor to the popular MGA and MGB 5 speed gearbox conversions designed and developed by Hi-Gear Engineering Ltd.

The kit is aimed at T type owners who really want to use their cars on modern roads including motorways and who do not want to be confined to secondary roads. The TD and TF models drive beautifully, but when on fast modern roads, the engine revolutions become altogether too high for economy, comfort and engine life.

 

[Editor_Reid]

Rich, maybe you don't realize that you responded to a 15-year old post. Try calling or emailing Pete directly.