Marcos Maniacs

Now I've done it.  On the last ride of the year (last weekend) I lost 
4th gear completely.  Won't even go into gear sitting at idle (just 
grinds).  It has been getting progressively worse over the last 
couple thousand miles.  The linkage all looks fine and the other 
gears engage smoothly.  

Question:  Can I remove the gearbox without removing the engine??  
It's a V6.

If I have to remove the engine/gearbox to repair I then have a few 
options:

1. Repair the existing gearbox and reinstall. Chance to rebuild 
overdrive also. I like the originality part.

2. Convert to 5 speed.  Who makes bellhousings for early model (pre-
1970) Essex V6's??  Burton Power only has bellhousings for the later 
Essex V6s'.

3.  Install Rover 3.5 liter V8 and 5 speed.

4.  Sell car and buy a new Ginetta G-4!

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Don Lattimer :(
#3m5759
Willits, CA