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- Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gearbox tail- shaft oil leak 1960 smooth case box
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Gearbox tail- shaft oil leak 1960 smooth case box
I have an oil lead coming from the gearbox tailshaft. I have replaced the seal twice but leak persist on further examination it would appear that the seal is not the problem, it looks like the oil is passing through the spines and coming out at the prop shaft front yoke dust shield. To be clear the ...
- Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gearbox upgrades
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7625
Re: Gearbox upgrades
:D Thanks for your feedback, I have a problem with my current gearbox with significant oil leak and thought if I need to remove it to repair is there a better option to consider but I tend to agree with you and think I will stick with the original. The car is totally original and to change the gearb...
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gearbox upgrades
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7625
Gearbox upgrades
Iam new to morris minors and I :wink: :wink: have a 1960 948cc tourer, it is fitted with a standard smooth case gearbox. It it possible to fit a ribbed case gearbox? What are the benefits and what other work is needed? Is the mounting the same, does the clutch need upgrading, is the prop shaft compa...
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serious gearbox oil leak
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8393
Serious gearbox oil leak
I have a serious oil leak on the gearbox of my 1960 948cc minor. I have replaced the output shaft seal but the oil runs out at the flange to the propshaft. Otherwise the gearbox runs well, no noises or gear issues. The oil leak is consistent and leaves a large pool of oil every time I park up, any i...