21-12-2018, 08:19 AM
Well, gearbox done. My little 3D printed tool wasn't strong enough but I found I could use a thin brass rod to depress the ball enough to get the selector rod in place. Worked fine to get the 1/2 one in place. Got it all in fine and working. Of course then I had to take it out again because I had forgotten to put the 3/4 in place first! If it's true we learn from our mistakes I must now be some kind of gearbox expert!
But it is all done now. I was careful to make sure the synchros aren't dragging when not selected. Gear selection works although with my cut down stick and the box flopping about on the bench selecting gears was tricky. I suspect with everything bolted in the car it will be OK. Also it helps if it's all spinning too I guess. I just need to trim down some 1/4 Whitworth bolts so I can attach the top and that's done. I can bolt it to the engine.
But it is all done now. I was careful to make sure the synchros aren't dragging when not selected. Gear selection works although with my cut down stick and the box flopping about on the bench selecting gears was tricky. I suspect with everything bolted in the car it will be OK. Also it helps if it's all spinning too I guess. I just need to trim down some 1/4 Whitworth bolts so I can attach the top and that's done. I can bolt it to the engine.