[Spits] the GT6 gearbox

[Doug Braun]

The key part is the special heavy snap ring that holds all the stuff on the mainshaft.  You need to be able to get the old one off without gouging anything, and get the new one on without bending or over-stressing it.  I have successfully done this a couple of times- you need a good selection of pliers and prying tools, and patience.  Order 2 or 3 of the rings!

I rebuilt my first Spit gearbox using only a Haynes manual.  It gave me all the information I needed.

Doug Braun
'72 Spit


--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Jim Muller <jimmuller at rcn.com> wrote:

> From: Jim Muller <jimmuller at rcn.com>
> Subject: [Spits] the GT6 gearbox
> To: Triumphs at autox.team.net, Spitfires at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 10:59 PM
> Speaking of the GT6, the noise emanating from the gearbox,
> mostly 2nd 
> gear, seems to be getting louder.  I'm thinking I might
> pull it again 
> (I've had plenty of practice!) and rebuild it.  I can
> follow repair 
> manual instructions as well as anyone, but it's one job
> I've never 
> done before.  Anything special I should be aware of?