Pete Lewis Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 well the mind or experiences playing havoc , just looked at the parts list and ' 23 all the same part number Grrrrr but if remember some sumps have thicker reinforced flange plate ,and longer bolt required or the longer come from the timing plate and cover ( being a good mixture) time for strong cuppa.. lost the plot !!!! but you do have longer and shorter so the clues do exist ....saved the important is they dont bottom out in the bridge Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 As I said in a parallel thread the front alloy bridge at least has open ended sump holes so there is a bit of spare room and maybe the longer bolts go in there. Certainly seems strange you have 4 longer ones and 4 holes into the alloy bridges plus with aluminium you do want to use as much of the thread as possible..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 So after running out of gasket sealant it was back to the gearbox rebuild, after taking off the bell housing 2 needles fell out. The gearbox at some point had had a massive oil leak not sure if that could have caused damage to the gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Ohhh and almost forgot, my diff has come back following a rebuild! I did have to get the bushes out the back, after some thought I found the best way was to drill the rubber out and then hacksaw through the outer metal ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 And now some light reading and a well deserved beer!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Martie said: So after running out of gasket sealant it was back to the gearbox rebuild, after taking off the bell housing 2 needles fell out. The gearbox at some point had had a massive oil leak not sure if that could have caused damage to the gasket? Those needles are probably from the laygear and could have fallen out during the last gearbox rebuild. If they look in good condition thats almost certainly whats happened and its easily done when putting the assembly back into place..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Martie said: And now some light reading and a well deserved beer!!!!! Love the M&S socks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Love the M&S socks... Only the finest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Don't ask how I know, but they're quite comfy.... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Finally got round to getting the sump back on and after a costly mistake with the water pump housing managed to get that replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 If all goes well tomorrow I should have the gearbox put back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I tried but the gearbox rebuild has taken longer then anticipated hopefully tomorrow is the day! So far it’s had a full strip down and major clean. New needles, I think it’s had a rebuild fairly recent so kept the old bearings and had no signs of wear on the bars(can’t remeber what there called) Reasembled New seals & respray New gaskets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Engine and gearbox reunited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Need an engine hoist with shorter feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 And there she is all in, got a few minor adjustments to make on the engine mounts tomorrow and put on the earth strap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Is there a reason you've installed your coil upside-down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just to protect the spade connectors, I’ve accidentally knocked them in the past tried to bend hem back and they snapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Fair enough. I probably wouldn't have fitted the coil until quite a lot later in the rebuild. Even better protection that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martie Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Haha fair comment the risk of loosing it in my workshop is even greater then damaging it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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