4 speed, reverse top right is a manual shift pattern. Reverse out past third. The Society has 7 vehicles on file for it, 2 of them verified against a manual page or an original knob.
MGsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Midget Midget 1500 (Mk IV) 1500 cc, Triumph-engined, 4-speed [1] | 1976 | Verified | British Leyland Single-rail 4-speedC | |
| MG Midget Midget 1500 (Mk IV) 1500 cc, Triumph-engined, 4-speed [2] | 1977-1979 | Corroborated | British Leyland Single-rail 4-speedC |
Morrissend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Marina Marina Mk1 / Mk2 1.3 / 1.8 L, 4-speed manual [3] | 1971-1980 | Corroborated | British Leyland Marina single-rail 4-speed, 1.3 version British Leyland Marina single-rail 4-speed, 1.7/1.8 versionC |
Triumphsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Spitfire Spitfire 1500 (single-rail box) 1500 cc; overdrive (J-type) and non-overdrive cars [4] | 1975-1980 | Verified | British Leyland Single-rail 4-speedC |
Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm
These come from memory, forums or sources we could not open. Know one? Send the manual page or a photo of the knob and it moves up.
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Jeepsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep CJ-5 / CJ-7 (early T-18 and T-18A) T-18 / T-18A 4-speed manual [citation needed] | 1971-c.1978 | Lead | Borg-Warner T-18 Borg-Warner T-18AC |
MGsend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Midget Midget 1500 (GAN6, Triumph engine) 1493 cc Triumph-engined, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1974-1975 | Lead | British Leyland Single-rail 4-speedC |
Morrissend a correction
| Vehicle | Years | Status | Gearbox | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Ital Marina successor 1.3 / 1.7 L, 4-speed [citation needed] | 1980-1984 | Lead | British Leyland Marina/Ital single-rail 4-speedC |
References
- ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OEM 1976 MG Midget shifter shift knob'; the photo (viewed) prints R at the top right of the 1 3 / 2 4 gate. [link]
- ^ Forum. Forum thread on a 1979 Midget: pull the knob up, push over and up 'where fifth would be' (top right). eBay 257819081412 'Triumph Spitfire 1500 / MG Midget gear knob' photo (viewed) prints R top right. [link]
- ^ Forum. Club forum thread 'marina gearbox' (1.8 B-series box): lift the lever, move 'forward and across to the right' for reverse; the poster who fully reached right needed several tries. [link]
- ^ Knob/boot photo. Moss 848-145 Spitfire gear knob cap and overdrive switch, 1975-80 (viewed; same cap as eBay 173914728462) prints R at the top right of the gate. [link]
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