Jan Howell wrote:
In article , Eric R Snow says...

Hey, it's made of metal so it's on topic. Anyway, I've been thinking
about a new project (dangerous!), more of a mental exercise really.
Putting together a car powered by a Norton 750 motorcycle engine.
Since it runs great and the bike is wrecked the motor should go into
something. So I have been looking around for a 4 to 6 speed
transmission with reverse that weighs less than 60 pounds. No luck
yet. Crosley transmissions are pretty light I think. But hard to find.
And not cheap. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Eric



Eric:

I assume the Norton is a "unit" (engine and transmission in the same casting)?
If you change transmissions, please remember the potential clutch problems.
That would make a "metermaid" bike transmission atractive idea

Not a Unit. Norton held on to its separate trans and engine till they
died of natural selection in the seventies.

Makes it a great component source for building Bitza's or specials.

Cheers
Trevor Jones