Yesterday, in an impulsive move forward I rented an engine hoist and removed the gearbox. It was not difficult at all. This will allow for easy access to clutch,release bearing, and the output seals, which I think should be changed. Also to frame for cleaning. The removal raisied two immediate questions.
1- cross member right below clutch seems to have sustained a good collision at some point. Clearance between bell housing and frame seems somewhat reduced as a result- peraps a half inch....... Is this something I need to address by trying to bend cross member back?
2- I thought the gearbox mounts firmly mount the gearbox to the frame, but that seems not to be the case. Instead it looks like the gearbox simple rests on rubber pads and is held in place by the motor and the driveshaft-connection to the axles. Am I correct in my understanding of this? And if the pads seem intact but old and brittle do I need to change them?
Thanks
1- cross member right below clutch seems to have sustained a good collision at some point. Clearance between bell housing and frame seems somewhat reduced as a result- peraps a half inch....... Is this something I need to address by trying to bend cross member back?
2- I thought the gearbox mounts firmly mount the gearbox to the frame, but that seems not to be the case. Instead it looks like the gearbox simple rests on rubber pads and is held in place by the motor and the driveshaft-connection to the axles. Am I correct in my understanding of this? And if the pads seem intact but old and brittle do I need to change them?
Thanks
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