stevegough
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 posted on 19/1/10 at 06:09 PM |
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type 9 gearbox problem.
I have had a good day today, got the engine and gearbox mated up.... for some reason, I decided to turn the engine over from the pulley.... and there
was a metallic clicking - the clutch body was just catching the tips of the ribs inside the bellhousing. Took it apart again, and shaved a couple of
mm off with the dremmel (see pic). Now its ok, but I'm glad I found out when I did! 
Now a question for you guys (and gals) who've been here before.....
......when the gearbox oil is filled, and you tip it 'nose down' without the propshaft, do you expect the oil to pour out of the prop.
Or, in other words, does the prop make the seal?
If so, how do you stop it coming out when fitting it into the chassis?
 
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 19/1/10 at 06:21 PM |
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Oil will leak out, the seal is formed by the oil seal against the prop, so no prop no seal.
Fill it after you've put it in the car.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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jacko
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| posted on 19/1/10 at 06:50 PM |
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Yes it will come out.
I have a old front part of prop i fit when putting the eng/box in or out
Jacko
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Slater
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| posted on 19/1/10 at 07:47 PM |
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I used a plastic bag over end of gearbox when installing in the car, did not seal very well but saved making a mess. Then topped up once it was
fitted.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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stevegough
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 posted on 19/1/10 at 08:29 PM |
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Solution - Locost style!
Thanks very much for the replies, I had a suspicion that was the case - breathes sigh of relief - the alternative wasn't going to be very helpful
at this stage (ie gearbox leak!!)
I didn't fancy trying to fill the gearbox after fitting it - not much room in the tunnel !
Following on from Jacko's idea, I measured the diameter, and found the measuring cup/lid from a milk of magnesia is a perfect fit!
Excellent result!
And now, I can go engine fitting tomorrow at long last!
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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irvined
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| posted on 20/1/10 at 12:37 AM |
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Go to a scrappy and cut the end off a prop shaft, and grind it down to as small as you can get, works a treat. Whilst your there, see if you can blag
an input shaft from the gearbox, makes a handy clutch centering tool whilst your at it.
http://irvined.blogspot.com
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 20/1/10 at 11:39 AM |
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As to the casting mod, is this because you don't have a splash plate thingy, that would add a mm or so between bell housing and engine?
Dan
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stevegough
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 posted on 20/1/10 at 09:45 PM |
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Reply to bluemoon..
yes, you are right - that is possibly the reason for the clutch clipping the ribs - the bellhousing is one of SBD's - I don't think they
are likely to get the dimensions wrong.
I don't have a dust cover / splashplate - anyone know where I can get one?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 21/1/10 at 09:26 AM |
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Just make one from some Ali sheet.... Use the bell housing as your template.
Dan
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 07:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
Just make one from some Ali sheet.... Use the bell housing as your template.
Dan
Good idea, done it today.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 25/1/10 at 09:18 PM |
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pictures speak louder?
 
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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laptoprob
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| posted on 31/1/10 at 11:49 AM |
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Manifold
Hi mate, not sure if u have one yet but i am selling an XE stainless manifold and silencer. Any use to you??
Its fitted to a Tiger Avon at present and was only used to run the engine up so is as new cond.
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