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Originally Posted By BuyBritish
Hi Ive just taken our plus 4 1958 gearbox out and wondered if anyone had advice on curing the following symptoms

Engine running in neutral gearbox noise
Clutch in then no noise
Car running in gear and if engine put under strain a noise like frying onions either going up hill or accelerating any idea what this may be ?
Front shaft bearings with the 'bearing outrigger had steel swarf from somewhere didn't appear to be in the main gearbox
(bearing outrigger is aluminium bearings feel ok)

see flicker photos see photos here


My best guess, with the available information, is that the "lay shaft bearings" are knackered. Be careful how You take the lay shaft out or You will have bearings and springs all over your shop.


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This is a job for Billie Berringer JB Engineering


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Bellinger smile


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Originally Posted By Graham, G4FUJ
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Sorry! There is a California Wine called "Bellinger". I get confused.


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Originally Posted By Graham, G4FUJ
Bellinger smile


Sorry! There is a California Wine called "Bellinger". I get confused.

I can see how wine might have that effect Bill!
No worries - it's the JB Sports Engineering that is important. smile


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