I second that. --With a couple of good manuals, and the list, --the labor of
rebuilding the sideshift box is nothing that should intimidate anyone with a
minimum of ability. -The cost and availability of some of the parts is another
matter. I rebuilt my sideshift box, and actually enjoyed it. -The key is
having enough flat space to lay the parts out in sequence, as you take the
shafts apart. -Getting the needle bearings al to stay in place during
reassembly can be a bit of a pain, -but I used some white lithium grease to
"glue" them in place, -and then it was a snap.
David W. Jones
'62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
Cumberland, RI USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark and Kathy
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: Laygear/3rd gear repair
That's what I thought before I purchased 5 side shift boxes on and off
ebay.
Its a total hit and miss idea. Most of the good boxes worth anything are
long gone or the internals are shot. Best to bite the bullet and purchase
the gears, hubs, syncros and thrust washers that you need new (ouch) or go
with the Smitty which is why so many have already. Laygears can be
restitched or purchased out right.
I suggest that you tally up all the parts that you think you need and make
up your mind whether originality is worth it or not. Redoing the box
yourself is another big savings and with the help of this list is much
easier than one would think once you get over the intimidation and the funky
odors that lurk within.
They make great winter projects but I suggest cleaning them up outside
first. And its not a good idea if your wife catches you cleaning your gears
in the dish washer. : ( But it works great! :)
I was able to make one good box out of my 5 , with many rusty, pitted,
broken
parts to play with now in my free time. I Wish.
Parts Anyone?
Good Luck, Mark
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