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MNR Reverse Box Dilemma
ReMan - 10/5/12 at 07:48 PM

Bit of a dilenmma and not to start an argument.
I have conflicting information and observations as to which way round this bloody thing should be fitted.

I about killed myself getting it in an back together for Stoneleigh and I'm happy with how it ran (Forwards) with the new props and diff. Vibration free etc etc
But ran out of time to fit a lever arrangement (which wil probably be more elaborate than the pic)and knob.

So this is how it's fitted
revrev
revrev

Have I got to strip it all out again?
Is it OK as it is?
Will it blow up?

What say you?

sdh2903 - 10/5/12 at 08:03 PM

Can't help, but hope its right as mine is that way round. I was told a couple of years ago that was the correct way to have it. I've also heard it can go either way.

PAUL FISHER - 10/5/12 at 08:08 PM

Yours is fitted the same way as mine, but I did not fit it, but it looks right to me, mine sounds ok, and works ok

big_l - 10/5/12 at 08:12 PM

That's the correct way mate !!!

ReMan - 10/5/12 at 09:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big_l
That's the correct way mate !!!


Thanks, did you get my U2U?

renetom - 12/5/12 at 05:56 PM

Hi
We fitted ours that way & it works fine. however we did make a new longer re-enforced lever,
as we found the original too short for our needs, also fitted a microswitch under the lever for reversing light.
See our photo archive.

ReMan - 12/5/12 at 06:48 PM

Hey
Thanks for that, and the Pics
I presume it's a TRT and you have put your sliding joint at the rear.Diff end?

renetom - 13/5/12 at 06:28 AM

Hi
Posted new pict of prop layout on our archive.
Sizes are of course to suit our car.
Good luck
René.

PAUL FISHER - 13/5/12 at 11:39 AM

Thats a good idea with the reverse switch under the lever, Ive got a switch on the dash, but might have to use your idea

renetom - 13/5/12 at 02:32 PM

Hi
Its a microswitch from RS components, I also have a bright led on the slopped part of the tunnel
and a beeper bulb in the reverse lamp, as its very easy to forget that its in reverse especially as
we have flappy paddle gear change.

ReMan - 13/5/12 at 09:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by renetom
Hi
Posted new pict of prop layout on our archive.
Sizes are of course to suit our car.
Good luck
René.

Thanks again that's spot on. ( think the measirements for tyhe rear prop are the same too!
A couple of questions:
(Three actualy!

Were you recommended to have the slide joint at the diff end?
Have you set the box central on the tunel?
Is your engine angled in line with the chassis side rail?