Gearbox support
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Gearbox support
I will shortly be extracting the engine from my Minor, and I am aware that I need to support the gearbox with a jack to stop it dropping. Once the engine is out, I will need to move the car. Is there an accepted method to support the box from above, some sort of strap from the bell-housing to the body?
Re: Gearbox support
Yes support it from above somehow, for example, piece of timber across the two wings
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Re: Gearbox support
A piece of wood of adequate size/strength placed across and on top of the front dampers and a strap/rope from the wood to the bell housing. A suitable shackle with its bolt through the top bell housing hole will be perfect.
Remove engine supporting gearbox with a jack - secure the gearbox as above and then remove the jack.
The car can then be moved around at will and the bonnet can be closed.
Remove engine supporting gearbox with a jack - secure the gearbox as above and then remove the jack.
The car can then be moved around at will and the bonnet can be closed.
Last edited by philthehill on Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:10 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Gearbox support
Excellent advice, thanks all. I will post a picture of my suspended gearbox presently.
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Re: Gearbox support
I use a small ratchet strap that I thread through the channel under the battery tray, and loop under the gearbox. I have left the car like that for weeks and can roll it around a treat. It also makes slotting the engine back easier at it gives some some wiggle to the gearbox to assist with getting it lined up, not pinging the clutch cover apart ! plus it dosent get in the way.
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