Small gearbox overhaul parts

[johny]

Looks like finally we might be getting some improved quality parts for our gearboxes:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPITFIRE-1500-GEARBOX-OVERHAUL-KIT-With-QUALITY-KSM-BEARINGS/274614886111?hash=item3ff0529edf:g:jHUAAOSwwMJf2gUz

[rogerguzzi]

Hello All

               That looks a good price for bearings with circlips in good make.

The only one thing I did different was to fit a longer needle bearing as you can get one gives a bit more bearing surface!

Roger

[johny]

Yes those kits are for the single rail but I think all except the needle bearing and some gaskets can be used in the 3 rail. Unfortunately the needle bearing in the earlier gearboxes is imperial so the range of qualities and lengths available is much more limited. 

I wonder if the layshaft in the kit is any good....

[rlubikey]

Have you seen the front oil seal conversion they do? I've never heard of that for the SC gearbox before!

Happy Christmas, Richard

[johny]

Dont think they used the scroll type seal in the sixes boxes so Ive never had a problem but a handy mod if you do....

[Pete Lewis]

my 1600 3 syn had a scroll  one advantage they dont wear out but may leak if overfilled or parked on porlock hill etc.