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(Message started by: meatman on Jun 1^st, 2008, 12:11pm)

Title: dropping gearbox
Post by meatman on Jun 1^st, 2008, 12:11pm

hi
stupid question time
im in the process of installing a new wiring loom engine/gearbox all the guides say drop the gearbox in laymans terms what does this mean
cheers
mark

Title: Re: dropping gearbox
Post by gozz on Jun 1^st, 2008, 4:23pm

meatman.
Put a small jack under it and remove the crossmember and tie bar.You can then just about lower it enough to replace the loom.
GOZZ

Title: Re: dropping gearbox
Post by meatman on Jun 1^st, 2008, 9:52pm

thanks for that GOZZ do i also need to disconnect the drive shaft or is that all i have to do i have hands like 10 lb hams so need reasonable clearance to work
regards
mark

Title: Re: dropping gearbox
Post by gozz on Jun 1^st, 2008, 11:15pm

meatman.
No need to remove the prop,just lower the heatshield a bit,easy job,handscrews.
GOZZ