COLOTTI 5 SPEED GEARBOX BMC MINI COOPER S MK1

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COLOTTI 5 SPEED GEARBOX BMC MINI COOPER S MK1

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Ever seen this, not for sale any more :arrow:https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -245767977
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It's only a general arrangement drawing. If you email Collotti they will send you one for free.
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rtec, Do you have the rest of it?

Our member 59Fan runs one in his Mini Pickup.

I had one years ago, but never got it completely working.

They are the only ones I have ever seen.
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I have the blueprint but only as size A1 or A0 (?, quite large) and I have some more photos.
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I meant, do you have the rest of the gearbox?
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Oh no, I don't have a Colotti gearbox. I collected only the pictures.
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Very Interesting. I have one of these crazy things that I would love to get rid of. Been working with Simon on a purchase but haven't heard the final word. If he decides not to go for it I will list it on the For Sale section. I am in the States.

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Chris,

I would CERTAINLY buy it in a heart beat.

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I also have one of these as a complete remote gearbox. It has a very low final drive fitted, so low that that the pinion is machined into the main shaft to accommodate the giant crown wheel. I have a spare main shaft as well. The gears are pretty narrow, so I suspect the intended use was a high revving low torque engine installation.

I'm also in USA. I'll take some pics and get them posted soon.
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Michael7 wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:12 am I also have one of these as a complete remote gearbox. It has a very low final drive fitted, so low that that the pinion is machined into the main shaft to accommodate the giant crown wheel. I have a spare main shaft as well. The gears are pretty narrow, so I suspect the intended use was a high revving low torque engine installation.

I'm also in USA. I'll take some pics and get them posted soon.
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