[Healeys] Overdrive Restoration

Mark Schneider mandmschneider at comcast.net
Fri Mar 27 07:47:22 MST 2009


I am repairing my gearbox and overdrive from my BJ8.  I have the  
nearly completed the dismantling, cleaning, evaluation of parts, and  
ordering of needed replacement components.  I am seeking any  
experience with dismantling the rear annulus section of the overdrive  
unit.  My goal is to achieve an inspection of the two bearings  
annulus.  My specific questions follow.  With the gearbox and  
overdrive removed from the car and dismantled has someone developed a  
method for removing the large nut at the rear drive line flange?  It  
will require locking the annulus shaft from rotating while loosening  
and removing the nut.  Second, Am I correct in assuming that the  
bearings are pressed onto the shaft and into the annulus housing?   
Third, If my assumptionis correct, will heating the casing in the  
vicinity of the bearings aid in their removal?  Thanks

Marks3


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