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So pleasing to see that my article on fitting the 5 speed T9 to a Kent engine is still being used. Since writing the article in the 1980s availability of parts and prices has changed a lot, and now small engineering companies do help by modifying parts or provide replacement solutions which are often better than was available in the mid '80s. As mentioned in the original article, it laid out the method I used, but there will be other methods or adaptations to successfully fit the T9.
The T9 I fitted to my 4/4 is still going strong and was clearly the best mod I made to my Morgan; the box is now approaching 90,000 mls - the car is 140,000 mls. and still in regular use.
Out of interest, I noted the comment about the gearbox being wider. I subsequently accommodated this extra width (side bulge) by expanding the original cut-out in the tunnel and covering with a suitably sized circular baking tray from the local shop. The flange allowed me to use several self tapping screws to hold it in place and the now larger aperture makes it easier to top up the oil.
I hope the article continues to provide assistance to owners wishing to fit the T9 5 speed box.
The article is (I think) still available on GoMog, or if needed a copy can be provided.
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