I did once repair a box for my own use by using a speedi sleeve on the shaft and reaming the case to suit! only done to keep the box alive for a race meet initially but it survived in my road car for years and is still probably going strong for all I know..................
New Layshaft, New Case, Still Not Fit Properly
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Gavroche
, Jul 25 2017 01:20 PM
Best Answer Gavroche , 31 July 2017 - 08:46 AM
Hey,
On my usual french forum, one guy confirmed me that the original layshaft was 16.1mm at the little end. He measured 3 old layshafts (one dead) and the results are 16.1, 16.1, and 16.09mm !
I'll try out those MOSS MOTOR parts this week, buying a layshaft just to see if they are produced well.
The very latest 'brand new' gearbox cases (which are debatable if they are 'new') are really bad from the ones I've been through in regards to casting and machining quality. I find I spend 2 - 3 days on correcting them before they can be assembled satisfactorily. The 'new' gearbox cases that I've had my hands one were clearly assembled (possibly as a spare part complete gearbox or maybe even with an engine) but not run, then disassembled and sold off in parts.
The gearbox cases from 1980's Mini are better quality ? (the one I have is a big idler bearing + 3 holes only for the retainer).
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