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Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:11 pm
by jaguar68
Hi Guys,
How difficult would it be to change the bellhousing on a 1098/1275 gearbox? There is a damaged 'box on fleabay at the moment, and would it be worth the hassle?
Cheers
John
Re: Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:21 pm
by les
Very difficult, it is part of the main casting. I suppose it could be done, but would involve a lot of machining.
Re: Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:00 pm
by mike.perry
It would be easier to get another box
Re: Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:18 pm
by bmcecosse
There is no separate bellhousing - how badly damaged is the ebay box ?
Re: Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:42 pm
by jaguar68
Hi Guys,
The Ebay box has a section of the mounting flange missing. I have a "spare" 1098 gearbox, but I'm wondering if it is worth transfering the internals over. However, the 'box still won't fit in my Splitscreen without cutting a section out of the floor, or using the 803 gearlever conversion, and, as I already have a Ford Type 9 gearbox "kicking about", it may just be worth biting the bullet and fitting the Ford 'box and be done with it.
Regards
John
Re: Gearbox rebuild
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:11 pm
by bmcecosse
If it's the one I have seen - with just a bit at the top missing - just use it! And yes - fit the 803 lever and leave the floor etc looking original.