New gearbox dont fit
Discussion
Need some thoughts please.....
I had my gearbox rebuilt by John Reid at Readman racing but have some problems.
He suggested a new tail on the box that would do away eith the crazy old gearstick linkage and allow for a direct gearstick. Good idea i thought but it does nees a little work to fit a stick offset to the right. Not a big problem. See here....
The bigger problem is the rear mounting set up is completely different and would need some design and fabrication of a new mount....
So do i persevere and get a new mount made or just take the box back to have the old tail refitted?
I had my gearbox rebuilt by John Reid at Readman racing but have some problems.
He suggested a new tail on the box that would do away eith the crazy old gearstick linkage and allow for a direct gearstick. Good idea i thought but it does nees a little work to fit a stick offset to the right. Not a big problem. See here....
The bigger problem is the rear mounting set up is completely different and would need some design and fabrication of a new mount....
So do i persevere and get a new mount made or just take the box back to have the old tail refitted?
slideways said:
Get the old one fitted save you a load of head aches
Yeah i think that would be the easy route.Been one of those days. Went to take the wheelie bin out this morning and as it fell off the step fell into the tail light of the Mazda putting a neat little hole in it! Then realised i had just missed the bin men by 5 minutes! Then a trip to the hospital didnt tell me anything i didnt already know and now i have a scan to look forward to. Time to call it a day and have a beer i think
haircutmike said:
dbv8 said:
You are free to try it but its got a torqueflow chip in it and it was last tuned to the engine we dont speak of.
Sorry Derek, made me larf!I'll ring you.
Now do I come down in the TVR and join Barrie at shakey next Saturday
biper said:
hi chaps in egypyt at the momoment. get into gatwick at twelve thirty on sat morn. loaded the car u before i left so ready to jump iinto and go. hopng for no delays.
Now thats dedication, you will be entering NSCC next.I dont think i will drive the TVR down today. But may come home and get it at the end of the week if my licence is delivered.
Just taken the car out for its test drive. Ran so smooth and gearchanges are easier and precise.
Then as i am manouvering to put it back in the garage the noise comes back!
Not as bad but its there. I now think its metal to metal between the clutch plate and fly.
Can anyone tell me why i didnt remove the clutch and inspect it while the box was out?
Another one for the list i think. Oh well.
Then as i am manouvering to put it back in the garage the noise comes back!
Not as bad but its there. I now think its metal to metal between the clutch plate and fly.
Can anyone tell me why i didnt remove the clutch and inspect it while the box was out?
Another one for the list i think. Oh well.
Simon says said:
h bugger, did you not replace the spigot bearing then? You could have checked the clutch too Derek. describe the noise growling or scraping/squealing?
I had a closer look at the spigot bearing and checked its internal diameter with a similar size socket to the shaft. Was close enough IMHO. describe the noise growling or scraping/squealing?The noise is a scraping but with a gearish tone to it. It happens just as you engage the clutch. Ie it seems to be doing it as the plate is slipping on the fly. Before the gearbox rebuild it was also making the noise (moreso) while out of gear and no clutch touched. It is also intermittent.
haircutmike said:
An, "Oh bugger" from me to.
At least we're getting really quick at removing boxes and engines
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On another note, did you get my text Derek?
Yes i emailed you back.At least we're getting really quick at removing boxes and engines
.On another note, did you get my text Derek?
Can divert down to the M25 this afternoon.
I think i will drop the gearbox first tho and check the clutch.
I should have it all apart by 1. Clean up then set off about 3.
Simon says said:
Hi Derek, think i would have to have a look at the driven plate for cracks play in the Cush drive etc followed closely by the pressure plate.
I agree. Its a John Eales 500 lb cerametallic kit i put in about 3 years ago. I guess its on its way out.After careful consideration i have decided to not bother today.
Gonna set off soon Peter so will meet up somewhere about 4ish if the traffic allows.
I didnt have the time, materials etc to make such a bracket.
When John suggested the new tail housing nothing was mentioned about differences in mountings. He also stated the gearstick would be in the same place. It wouldnt be without some work to this also to offset it to the right to line up with interior trim.
It was easier for me at the time to just return and have the old tail refitted which John gladly did on Saturday afternoon. Hes a nice guy but i guess something was lost in translation.
I am pleased i have a fresh stronger gearbox that is working very nicely.
Maybe you or John should make a few more of those brackets. I would have bought one and it would have saved me a lot of grief and 150 mile 3rd trip.
When John suggested the new tail housing nothing was mentioned about differences in mountings. He also stated the gearstick would be in the same place. It wouldnt be without some work to this also to offset it to the right to line up with interior trim.
It was easier for me at the time to just return and have the old tail refitted which John gladly did on Saturday afternoon. Hes a nice guy but i guess something was lost in translation.
I am pleased i have a fresh stronger gearbox that is working very nicely.
Maybe you or John should make a few more of those brackets. I would have bought one and it would have saved me a lot of grief and 150 mile 3rd trip.
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