Hi Jim,
I'm no expert, but I have 4 transmissions out of the cars. An original 4 speed
from my TR250 (60K
original miles), an MGB LH OD rebuilt by John Esposito, a TR6 A type OD rebuilt
by John Esposito,
and an 80's Volvo with J type OD -- supposedly rebuilt. All turn about the
same. Just grab the
splined input shaft with a gloved hand, grip with some strength, but not a lot,
and turn it.
At one point I thought the 80's Volvo had seized, but I just put on a leather
work glove, gave it a
healthy grip and turned it.
I'd guess not all these transmissions are in neutral -- the output shafts are
turning but maybe that
would happen even if they were in neutral -- maybe somebody else knows. I never
tried to grip both
ends try to stop the output shaft from turning.
Don Malling
Jim King wrote:
>
> Another question...how easy should I be able to turn the transmission shaft
> when it's fully assembled (in neutral).
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