Changing GQ Gearbox

[YNOT]

I keep forgetting about those gearbox jacks, probably because I've never used one. Much safer than a standard trolley jack.

Tony

[speedway]

Thank you all for your tips and advise. I had heard that the main problem was getting the box back in as the starter motor bulge fowls the floor and was told by one mechanic that they cut another hole in the floor to create the extra clearance then weld flat strap round the edges and screw the plate back in. Also I am replacing the full clutch assembly at the same time as it has done at least 370.000K's. The gearbox started jumping out of 4th gear and then started locking up in reverse, so $880 for a gearbox and $440 for a clutch kit on the pension I have to fit it myself. Re the gearbox jack I have made my own as there is nowhere to hire one from within 2-300 k"s of here at least
Keith.

[YNOT]

You don't need to cut the floor, just massage it a bit.

Tony

[Finly Owner]

I keep forgetting about those gearbox jacks, probably because I've never used one. Much safer than a standard trolley jack.

Tony

Next time you offer to help do a box, I'll get jack for you and you try it out. I bet you buy one after that.

[timbar]

just a little panel beating is all u need i did mine on the side of the road no jack just 3 blokes and a whole load of effort i blew my clutch 50km out of town in the country

[speedway]

Finally got the box out (I'm getting too old for this), found the problem (see photos). The clutch was just starting to polish the rivets so the gearbox would have had to come out soon anyway. The box I got has a different bell housing (smaller s/motor and I guess this is from a petrol Patrol, (I hope that's the only difference).
Keith.
PS the No. plate is photoshop.

[growler2058]

Well done BIG HEAVY MUTHA ay

[daz44b]

Thank you all for your tips and advise. I had heard that the main problem was getting the box back in as the starter motor bulge fowls the floor and was told by one mechanic that they cut another hole in the floor to create the extra clearance then weld flat strap round the edges and screw the plate back in. Also I am replacing the full clutch assembly at the same time as it has done at least 370.000K's. The gearbox started jumping out of 4th gear and then started locking up in reverse, so $880 for a gearbox and $440 for a clutch kit on the pension I have to fit it myself. Re the gearbox jack I have made my own as there is nowhere to hire one from within 2-300 k"s of here at least
Keith.

make it easies with a body lift daz

[Silver]

mechanic mate of mine used to wriggle out from under Bedford trucks with the box of cogs on his chest!!! Mightier man than me :-)

[speedway]

I used to do that too, 15+ years ago though.
Keith.