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If you're rebuilding your Sprite-Midget ribcase transmission, this is the kit you need! This kit contains all of the wear items outside of any worn gears. You get all of the gaskets, bearings, layshaft and seals required for a top-notch rebuild. Kit contains:
  • Full gasket set
  • 1st and 3rd motion bearings
  • layshaft and layshaft bearings
  • baulk rings
  • rear bush and rear seal (rear bush will need to be reamed after fitting)
  • bearing shims
  • locktabs
  • needle roller bearings
Mini Mania kits are priced to save you money. Get all of the components you need for less than if purchased separately.
Ribcase Gearbox Rebuild Kit | Sprite & Midget | Morris Minor

Ribcase Gearbox Rebuild Kit | Sprite & Midget | Morris Minor

Ribcase Gearbox Rebuild Kit | Sprite & Midget | Morris Minor
Part No: MMKT0805
$376.95
Qty:
Specially Priced. Discounts Do Not Apply.
Fits the following:
Sprite & MG Midget
Morris Minor
If you're rebuilding your Sprite-Midget ribcase transmission, this is the kit you need! This kit contains all of the wear items outside of any worn gears. You get all of the gaskets, bearings, layshaft and seals required for a top-notch rebuild. Kit contains:
  • Full gasket set
  • 1st and 3rd motion bearings
  • layshaft and layshaft bearings
  • baulk rings
  • rear bush and rear seal (rear bush will need to be reamed after fitting)
  • bearing shims
  • locktabs
  • needle roller bearings
 
 
Question:
Do you offer this kit for the 1500? I have a 1979 Midget.
Answer:
No, we don't have a kit but we do offer rebuilt gearboxes for the 1500's: https://www.minimania.com/part/BHM5003R/Midget-1500-Gearbox-Rebuilt

Spridget Mania Tech Team

The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
I have examined your 1275 rebuild kit but I think that I would also need the small springs, plungers and balls also.
 
 
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