[Healeys] Gearbox

[Bob Yule]

    Gary, we do it routinely. there are a few things to consider.  The drive 
shaft has to be removed entirely,to allow the o/d unit to go back into the 
tunnel far enough to clear the out put shaft of the gearbox, the throttle 
linkage disconnected and the fan turned and shielded from the radiator. 
Otherwise it is quite straightforward.
    The thrust washers that are referred to are adjacent to the sun wheel 
and planet gear carrier and can move out of position.
Cheers.......Bob
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <warthodson at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:12 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox


> Bill,
>
>
> I am also considering removing the overdrive to have it repaired without 
> also
> removing the gearbox. I do not understand which OD thrust washers you are
> referring to. Can you identify them either by part number or by item 
> number in
> the shop manual? Has anyone ever actually replaced the overdrive onto a
> transmission the is in the car & can verify that it can be done?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary
>
> It can be done, but it's not recommended. The thrust washers within the OD
> have to be aligned when the Unit is installed on the transmission. That is
> tough to do when the unit is in the horizontal position. They tend to 
> slide
> out from between the gears due to gravity. If you force the OD onto the 
> trans
> while one of the washers is out of alignment you will break the washer and
> that will require the unit to be dismantled and repaired. Bill Lawrence 
> BN1
> #554
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