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timothy0387

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4th Jun, 2008 at 03:58:25pm

Is it possible to fit the gears from an early rod change gearbox into the casing of a later A+ remote change gearbox?

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4th Jun, 2008 at 05:27:26pm

yes, just use the appropriate shafts/bearings that match the gearset

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5th Jun, 2008 at 01:35:32pm

The laysharft and lay sharft are different and so is the reverse gear. But it is indeed possible

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5th Jun, 2008 at 02:44:43pm




On 4th Jun, 2008 timothy0387 said:
 from an early rod change gearbox into the casing of a later A+ remote change gearbox


I presume you mean the other way around, ie from an early "remote" (aluminium extension) into the later A+ rod change casing.

In which case, so long as they are both 4 synchro, yes, I've done it twice as I prefer the earlier gears.

As above, the layshaft and lay gear differ (size and number of needle rollers), but so long as you use the shaft/gear/bearings that belong with each other, they fit in either casing.

BUT, also as above, the reverse (idler) gear is quite different, you must use the one that belongs with the particular casing, the groove for the selector "fork" (actually a pin) is completely different for the two casings.

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5th Jun, 2008 at 04:48:36pm

I did it also but had to mod the centre web a little for clearance as the mainshaft is inserted.

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