Thanks again Jeremy. Will have a look over teh next few days and see what can be done. I now have a good Marina 4 speed box so may go with that for now so we can start useing the car ASAP and then work out what to do re 5speed/overdrive later on. I have teh engine bits coming this week (big end and main hells, top and bottom gasket set, timing chain etc) so it will be ready to put back in soon and I need it working and ready for MOT within a couple of weeks. I must say however, w"hat a bunch of helpful and informative owners in this club/forum", Thanks or Diolch as we say here in North Wales.