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Title: Are early AC engined Ace's gearboxes identical to 2 litre's ones
Post by: 3280 on March 19, 2024, 08:30:22

Apart of course from the gear lever?

Title: Re: Are early AC engined Ace's gearboxes identical to 2 litre's ones
Post by: AEX146 on March 21, 2024, 11:33:57

Yes, I believe that the Moss gearboxes are the same but the Ace had a hydraulically operated clutch.

Title: Re: Are early AC engined Ace's gearboxes identical to 2 litre's ones
Post by: PaulAnderson on April 15, 2024, 15:10:47

The gearstick is different as the ACE had a much shorter stick to clear the dashboard.
The other difference is the actual gear stick turret. On the ACE box is is much shorter than the 2 litre version.
Again, this was to help clearance on the gearbox tunnel. It is also the same as on the Morgan boxes.
Billy Berringer of Morgan fame produced some DRIVELINE versions as I recall.
The Clutch Pedal on a 2 litre joins directly to the cross shaft whereas the ACE is an hydraulic affair.
To use a 2 litre box you have to jig the shaft around a little and get a slave cylinder stay bar.

Title: Re: Are early AC engined Ace's gearboxes identical to 2 litre's ones
Post by: edwardsjethro on May 03, 2024, 10:28:15

Yes, of course it's the same.