5 speed T9 mounting

[plasticpig72]

i have a 5speed T9 gearbox on my 3000S and i have a question about the gearbox mounting.

there is no big dished piece of metal Under the central securing screw. Should i fit one.
On my 1600M which has a 4 speed T9 a big dished piece of metal has been fitted
many thanks in advance i'm still Learning
Alan

[plasticpig72]

i don't have the cup but it looks like a good idea to fit one, why not.
Does anyone know where it's possible to buy a cup. The V6 in my 3000S has some torque so i think it's a good idea
Alan

[plasticpig72]

hi Frank,
will do, i'm just waiting for delivery of new mounting before i remove the old knackered one. I have located a bell washer and will report back asap. So we can all gain from my TVR very steep Learning curve
Today i'm going to follow some welding lessons with a friend who is a welding trainer for alloy. Could come in handy
Alan

[plasticpig72]

just an update,
i removed the alloy support and it is marked TVR in the casting.
Also it's marked with an Arrow front. It had been fitted with the Arrow to the back and i suppose this is to postion the mounting further back because of the 5 speed 2.8 Capri Type 9 E that has been used. Also the alloy support is fitted on top of the chassis lugs.

I have now fitted a 5 speed Sierra mounting.It was a little too wide to fit Inside the alloy casting shape so i reduced the width of the new mount to fit. There is 6mm clearance between the alloy support and the gearbox as before where it has been releaved a little.
I have found an original cup washer but it has not arrived yet
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Sunday 12th July 07:05

[plasticpig72]

many thanks to you Adrian i recieved one of your gearbox supports in the post today from one of your customers Geoffrey. A nice bit of work and i will fit it asap
Alan

[plasticpig72]

just one last question about the gearbox support. When i removed the alloy support there were 2 spacers fitted Under the support at the front screws and none at the back.
So when i fitted the new steel support i did the same and fitted the 2 spacers at the front screws only. This seems strange to me that there are not 4 spacers the same thickness.
Alan

[plasticpig72]

thanks Dollyman,
i have just ordered a "Tilt Box Angle gauge" so i can measure the angles and get this right
Alan

[plasticpig72]

I have fitted the steel gearbox mounting support and there is now lots of clearance with no contact of the bellhousing great.
BUT when i select Second or Forth gear the gearlever now touches the back of the cutout in the tunnel, making selection of Second and forth gears very diffificult. Do i need to make the cutout bigger or bend modify gear lever
Alan

[plasticpig72]

just to update the situation. I have managed to slide the whole tunnel covering backwards 1 cms which means i can now select second and forth gears. The front of the tunnel still goes Under the Dashboard a little so no gaps.
End result perfect thanks to everyones help
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Monday 7th September 18:15

[plasticpig72]

TVRMs said:

Lots of effort for such a marginal gearbox?

hi john,
that's interresting, could you tell us what box you put in your 3000M Race Car so we can share info please
Alan

[plasticpig72]

for cruising along the Brittany coastline the T9 is not soo bad (pas trôp mal)
A+ Alan

[plasticpig72]

that's what i like about you Dollyman no beating about the bush and straight to the point, no faffing like me
Alan

[plasticpig72]

TVRMs said:

If you mean the V8 engined m series car we are building, a properly built T5.

its no hassle, the box going in is not marginal.

Edited by TVRMs on Monday 7th September 21:42

i imagine the price is not marginal also