identifying a dogleg gearbox

tyson 320i/323i · Post by **tyson 320i/323i** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:14 pm

i read the sticky and it didnt really clear everything up. i have a box from a '79 323 that was shipped to the states. the box is marked with a 242.... part number. did a google search and i found that its either a four speed or a dogleg 5 speed. which one is it. i can post pics of the part number if needed. thanks

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:05 pm

Then what wasn't clear in the sticky? Not that hard to keep the 4 sp and dogleg 5 speed apart after reading but you could post a few photos and we'll tell you what part you didn't read

tyson 320i/323i · Post by **tyson 320i/323i** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:14 pm

ouch- that on stung a bit. did some further research by calling a buddy and he confirmed its a four speed

tyson 320i/323i · Post by **tyson 320i/323i** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:29 pm

i have my flame resistant suit on now. here are the pics as promised

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:59 pm

The easiest way to recognize ANY 5 speed is the extension of the gearbox housing

since the housing does not have an extension part it clearly is a 4 speed indeed

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