Removing LT77 from engine...

[gmw9666]

Last night, I tried to remove the gearbox from the engine.

How on earth do you split them. Read everything I have and still stumped.

All bolts undone, have managed to get a 1 inch gap between the bell housing and engine (so the gearbox can actually spin) but can't get it any further?

Any tips tricks or advice would be mega as I'm scratching my head

Edited by gmw9666 on Tuesday 15th April 07:46

[350zwelgje]

Had some difficulty myself, but not that bad.
Could be that the clutch operating mechanism blocks it, or the clutchplate doesn't come off the splines of the input shaft...
Trying to put more tension/pressure at the same time on at least three points between bellhousing and engine is something I would look at. Important to keep it lined up to not damage anything.

Probably not enough space to undo the coverplate like this, that would be a long shot but could perhaps help.

Rob

[gmw9666]

sorted, after a struggle for our an hour last night, a quick wobble of the gearbox this morning and it fell off

don't you just love TVR's lol

[rev-erend]

I just use a lever bar on both sides to work it out.. I'm sure brake pad spreaders might work too .. but dont break your tools..

[pricha38]

I had the same trying to separate my engine from the gearbox . Kept thinking I had not undone a hidden bolt.
In the end a big screwdriver and a crow bar fixed it. Steel dowel’s had corroded into the bell housing.
Good luck with the project - is it your full time job?

[Rockettvr]

Was going to suggest some wedges !!! Made of Hardwood or something similar placed at three or four points around the bell housing then tapping them in bit by bit working on diagonals until freed off. Obviously a " bit of a wobble " is even better

[gmw9666]

Box off

[adam quantrill]

Nice one - I usually put some spanners in the gap, getting bigger and bigger, then rock it from the back, it works itself out bit by bit.

Getting it back on can be entertaining (if it's still under the car) I usually start with coach bolts in the holes then get the longest bolts in and gradually draw it back on.