Mathew Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, thescrapman said: I am not sure about the extra holes either. most odd. Im sure they have screw threads , maybe used as jacking. More worried about the line? Do i need another flywheel, and if i do where can i get one, like this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I might have a spare 2.5 flywheel about. let me know if you don't get anywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, thescrapman said: I might have a spare 2.5 flywheel about. let me know if you don't get anywhere Do you know the part number? Thought i had a parts manual but as usual cant find it when you need it, where abouts are you if needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I'm beginning to think the gear problem is the flywheel ! The holes have alot of clutch drag dust and in the main picture i am sure that is a crack bottom right, the top opposite also looks like a crack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 its as if someone has used a smaller clutch cover , are they tapped holes very odd  there is no dowel holes to suit and all 2ltr 2.5ltr use the same 8,5 " clutch regardless of model the disc facing  may change but not the diameter nothing to do with it being ex auto as thats only 4 holes for the drive plate dont like the crack can you see how deep it goes , ive seen truck flywheels fracture and they came out via the cab floor  nasty things think a replacement might be on the search before refitting the box are the other three holes for oil /dust flinging or what , and mkII flywheel has to suit the length of the crank , a mk1 wont give the correct clutch offset etc, as there s short or long back cranks with wheel to suit  Christ witor has some lightened ones but £££s Pete  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Prices all over the place. New or recon 150 to 450. Secondhand good 30 to 50. Its just getting one, i don't mind travelling, i have 3 places i will give a ring once there open ,that are not too far away. Will take out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Mathew said: Do you know the part number? Thought i had a parts manual but as usual cant find it when you need it, where abouts are you if needed? I am Colchester, and Ipswich for work during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, thescrapman said: I am Colchester, and Ipswich for work during the day. Fingers crossed a local supplier has one, they said it it will need to be refaced and perhaps a new ring gear which they can supply. Have to take the old one to check, as there are too different types! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 It looks like mine could have been an auto one! Looking at the engine number, its the correct MM but after the number HEA denotes type 65 auto. I don't think this car was converted, so probably a replacement engine somewhere along the line? And they used the auto flywheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 dont reckon auto as   both type35 and 65 have a flexi plate it only has 4 equi spaced holes which doesnt compute into 6 hole spacing like on your flywheel  (think thats right ) all a bit odd    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 49 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: dont reckon auto as   both type35 and 65 have a flexi plate it only has 4 equi spaced holes which doesnt compute into 6 hole spacing like on your flywheel  (think thats right ) all a bit odd    Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 while the box is off what problems were you having with the gears etc pete  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: while the box is off what problems were you having with the gears etc pete  Just a bit of wobble on the gear stick, the main bit was getting out of gear, stiffness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Taken some time to strip out the final bits, a good clean and new seals to fit. The shaft and bushes have no detectable wear . There does not appear to be a spigot bush in place! Tomorrow i will be collecting the bits to complete. Should i take back the shaft and bushes or keep as spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 The clutch plate looked over 3/4 worn compared with the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 All ready for a new flywheel tomorrow! Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Nigel Clark said: All ready for a new flywheel tomorrow! Nigel Its going to be tight, probably have to finish Saturday before work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mathew said: getting out of gear, stiffness. thats a common problem with clutch drag did it disengage ok engine Off /?? as that proves the clutch is dragging on refitting the box when its nearly on but wont go fully i use a odd bit of wood in the gap to the back plate as a rough gap gauge it makes a easy visual that you are parallel  II  and not I \-- then she slips on easy pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Engine off it selected fine, sometimes i needed the clutch first but then ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 well new flywheel and new clutch and operating shaft dowel you look to on a winner take care its twice as heavy & ungainly going back than gravity helping it out Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, Pete Lewis said: well new flywheel and new clutch and operating shaft dowel you look to on a winner take care its twice as heavy & ungainly going back than gravity helping it out Pete Yea, i made a mistake taking out. I had the jack in the wrong position and had to use my padded seat as a staged rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 well you wont sit it on your chest and raise it with the knees  Ha  ita alloy but still a dead lump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Yes, have had to wiggle a few gearboxes before . The trolley jack is having to take on the lifting, just get the pivot point right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzerman Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just a word of advice, make sure all clutch operating parts are perfect else the clutch won't work. I had my gearbox out 3 times until I realised some parts were worn!! Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Mathew said: Taken some time to strip out the final bits, a good clean and new seals to fit. The shaft and bushes have no detectable wear . There does not appear to be a spigot bush in place! Tomorrow i will be collecting the bits to complete. Should i take back the shaft and bushes or keep as spare? Fit the new pin, and the new shaft bearings in addition to existing ones. Also replace fork end square bearings. take shaft back. Spigot bush is in flywheel, not crank. Did it fall on floor as flywheel came off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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