[Fot] Transmission for racing GT6+

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In a message dated 9/21/2007 12:43:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  
billb at bnj.com writes:

Generally the layshaft bearing goes south because  
it's small  and not all that well supported. I've heard that there are  
some  fixes for this, including dual bearings on the rear end of the   
layshaft. Anyone ever hear of this?



The Stag has an improved laygear bearing setup but there really isn't that  
big a problem with the stock arrangement IF you use good parts & service it  
regularly.
Some of the laygear replacement bearings are caged & don't have many  needles 
in them. Torrington has a nice bearing but sometimes you have to deepen  the 
housing bore a tad to fit them.
The laygear thrusts wear from the little pieces of trash getting behind the  
gear & the thrust washer & backside of the washer & eating up the  gear thrust 
washer & case but frequent lube changes minimizes this.
The biggest problem is getting good parts for them. Most of the good OEM  
stuff is gone & repros are always in question.Syncros are a big problem, lot  of 
bogus pos replacements on the market. 
Kens BFE CR gearset is great & if the box is built right &  maintained it 
will live a good life.
Glen



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