Darren Groves Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 So how easy is it to remove the overdrive in situ, rather than extracting the gearbox? Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djn Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi, I don't think it can be done. Once you have gained access to the overdrive, a few extra nuts and bolts removed and the whole gearbox will come out. Let us know how you get on if you manage it. DJN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkel Kunkel Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I agree with DJN - I can't see how it could be done : After unbolting the the o/d from the gearbox you would have to then slide the o/d backwards along and then off the tailshaft. I do not think there would be enough room to do this ie the floor would prevent this- as there isn't a huge lot of lee way removing the g/box and o/d as one unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 ive done it with a D type on the Vit6 , jack up as high as possible and it will come off the back ok keeping the inside hubs aligned to put it back is a right faf even with then aligned with a dummy shaft took a few goes. tip when gearbox and OD are ready for refit, prise open the piston plates with two screwdrivers this releases the cone and allows the two hubs to spin freely and self align, when it drops keep fingers out the way and remove the screwdrivers never forget to fit the pump cam woodruff key (Ive come across a few of those tee shirts ) and turn the cam to its lowest point to allow the pump roller to ride up its ramp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkel Kunkel Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Didn't know that was possible... Respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I dont remember why we did it , I would normally suggest complete box off just cant dream up what prompted the removal, unless chasing a vibration I decided to check the timing marks aligned ok on the planets ( need to be correct on a d type) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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