Reply To: Gear lock mechanism and clutch adjustment

I have solved at least part of the mystery. Car was first registered in January 1938, the last month before the clutch lockout mechanism was introduced. Must have beeen a solution to the heavy and clunky shifting. I will be fitting a later model upgraded cover with the lockout, the godawful way the shifter works now is not worth the originality.

I need to inspect the clutch anyway, everywhere I’ve checked it is suggested to drain the gearbox oil, and split it along the diff centerline for removal, is that really necessary? Can’t it just come off intact, together with the bellhousing?

Also, is it easier to remove the gearbox from a supported engine, or the whole assembly and separate it later? I have a 500kg capable hoist, so weight is not an issue here.

• This reply was modified 8 months, 1 week ago by Jakub Salata.