Warren’s Conversion - Transmission refresh
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I had some difficulty removing the drive flanges and seals but I finally got it done. ?I had to order two new circlips from Van Cafe as I destroyed one of mine taking it out. Then I installed the new seals, replaced the plastic backing thing, and finished that part up. ?I drained the gear oil and was it ever dirty! ? But there were very few metallic particles on the magnetic drain plug. ?I filled it with 3 liters of GL-4 conventional 80-90 gear oil but I’m still not sure that’s enough. ?Possibly I’ll need to add a bit more. ?I replaced the throwout bearing (release bearing) with a Sachs bearing, lubed the cross shaft bushings with dry lube and things there look pretty good. ?I also installed a new reverse light switch as mine was toast. ?
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Also I received my new high torque starter from Van Cafe. ?I have the adapter plate from Westy Ventures. ?So other than possibly adding a bit more gear oil, I’m good with the transmission. ?The cross shaft bushings looked good and they were snug. ?The main shaft had a bit of side to side wriggle but it was tight when I pulled on it. ?The mounting rubber was also in good condition. ?So I think I’m finished with this part of the conversion for now at least.
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Warren
89 Westy?
88 Tintop
70 Westy |
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You need 4.5 liters for a syncro gearbox, just in case ;) Phil 90 Westy Syncro 16 08 T5 Seikel Panamericana? Le?mer. 12 mars 2025 à 20:48, SubieVanagon via <wklail=[email protected]> a écrit?:
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