I would guess that the gearbox is getting stuck on the splines into the
engine, which may have rusted togehter. Try waggling it a bit and giving
it a big pull directly out from the engine.
Not done this before so I am just guessing, but that seems the only
likely explanation to me.
cheers,
John
--- James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk> wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
>
> Well, I went to see the engine this morning. Sounded good, reved
> nicely, no
> oil leaks, no knocking noises - so I bought it. Along with a gear box
> and
> radiator.
>
> Got back about lunch time and worked all afternoon further
> disconnecting stuff
> and removing interior. The gearbox simply needs unbolting from the prop
> shaft.
>
> Got to the point of being able to lift the engine, tried once, but it
> didnt
> seem to want to separate from the gearbox - all the bell housing bolts
> were
> undone, so not sure why it didnt want to shift - I think we need to
> move the
> engine forward a bit more - however we decided it was too dark to
> continue, so
> that will have to be done tomorrow.
>
>
>
> The saga continues.....
>
>
> James
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