reaching out to all the clever folks for some advice i am going to convert my 2l van into an auto and will be picking up all the items soon as far i am aware what i need is: gearbox driveshafts selector and cable kickdown switch/wiring torque converter drive plate/bolts rear gearbox mount
I’m afraid not interested in swapping. Once I need to change I’m going to put a scooby box in. I don’t see the point in swapping out otherwise. Happy to try and offer some assistance. I have the earlier type 003 box.
There are two models, which you probably know about. I have the later 010 box if that's the one you are going for (though it sounds like it's an early if it's got electric kick down).
I wasn't aware there was 2 types I was only assuming because I have a type 3 auto with electric kickdown. I don't have the box as yet but picking it up later this week. So 010 box uses a cable kickdown?
Yes this is so. The accelerator cable which also operates kick down comes back from pedal to box, then on to the carbs by means of a solid cranked rod. There's no vacuum involved as the gears change in accordance with engine speed.
Well there is a minor complication with the cable if you should find yourself with an 010, explained here http://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/calling-all-later-auto-box-owners.78603/#post-1478273
The problem I have, which may also happen to @gary gizamo Is that because mine original had an early box which was changed to a later box, the accelerator cable has always been a bit Heath Robinson .
I have just picked up all the bits and it's a later type with the cable kick down and I have all cables rods ect. The only parts I am missing is the central small shaft in the gearbox and the rear mount, the rubber is there but the male piece is missing. Hoping the guy will find them.
If it's any use here are some pics. The male part is a simple slab of metal with two slots in it so should be fairly easy to replicate.