vauge gearshift

ok I have finally got some time to tackle the vague gear change. my first question is can I undo the rear box mount and lower the gearbox without doing damage or will I need to remove other things as well. also will this give me enough access to investigate the bushes and selector rods etc.

many thanks
coop
 
Regarding the various length gear levers, it is the stalk above the steel ball that varies, not the stalk that the acorn is moulded onto, at least nthe two lengths I have compared (shortest & the longest according to Wadhams). So any lever will work as far as below the car, but unless you have the correct length reverse lockout sleeve you can't assemble it it properly in the cabin.

Yours
Vern
 
It was more the play in the linkage I have to address... was just wondering if I can just drop the back of the box slightly to gain access or if I needed to remove the prop shaft and box.
many thanks
coop
 
cooper1203 said:
It was more the play in the linkage I have to address... was just wondering if I can just drop the back of the box slightly to gain access or if I needed to remove the prop shaft and box.
many thanks
coop
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You can remove the remote to replace the bushes and the selector striker lever, but the exhaust front pipes and prop have to be removed, and the box has to be dropped at the rear far enough for you to reach over the top of it to get at the remote retaining nuts. Make sure the engine fan is correctly positioned so it doesn't go through the radiator, and don't drop the engine too far backwards otherwise you'll break the petrol reserve tap.
 
harveyp6 said:
. Make sure the engine fan is correctly positioned so it doesn't go through the radiator, and don't drop the engine too far backwards otherwise you'll break the petrol reserve tap.
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where is the tap and how do I make sure the fan is in the correct position so I don't cause damage. am I better off just removing the box at least that way I can check the friction plate and bearing. or is that a lot more work???
many thanks
coop
 
cooper1203 said:
harveyp6 said:
. Make sure the engine fan is correctly positioned so it doesn't go through the radiator, and don't drop the engine too far backwards otherwise you'll break the petrol reserve tap.
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where is the tap and how do I make sure the fan is in the correct position so I don't cause damage. am I better off just removing the box at least that way I can check the friction plate and bearing. or is that a lot more work???
many thanks
coop
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You have to be careful of doing the same thing when removing the box as well, that is more work, but as you say, you can check the clutch if you do. The fan should be positioned so the widest gap between two blades is at the bottom, and the reserve tap is on the bulkhead/transmission tunnel join, behind the O/S (driver's side, RHD) rocker cover.

Post up when you're actually going to start the job and I'll run through the procedure in a bit more detail.
 
ill prob start it in a fortnight as I am off to wales for a few days next week.... and got some jobs to do b4 I leave. how long should it take a competent mechanic to drop the box?? I have done a couple of clutches on modern cars but both times ended up having to bring in a mobile mechanic to put the gearbox in and out because I don't have the strength to lift it in and out or the skill to line it all back up.

many thanks
coop
 
I have just replaced my worn well missing rubber bushes on my white rover which was struggling to find gears and following what Harvey said it was quite an easy job. I did nt mess about exhaust and prop off at front, lowered the engine and box removed speedo cable and found the access ok. I could have done with a longer arm but it was done in 4 hrs. it has transformed the cars gear change. Fitting the bushes was very easy to do.
Marcus
Thanks Harvey :D
 
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