building a gearbox from bits
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:37 am
Hello All,
working on a type 26 racer project on a budget, I've decided to do as much as possible by myself to spend only on parts, so I've engaged to build a race gearbox from bits : I got started by sourcing a good used ultra close straight cut gear set, and I'm looking for the remaining bits, possibly starting with a complete gearbox to have a working unit as at the beginning. So here a few questions :
What would be the recommended gearbox version to use for casing and internals (are they numbered differently or do one need to open them to find out)?
I understand there are 2 versions of the synchros (early 5? and late 6?), with only the late type offered with steel baulk rings : are these stronger baulk rings a must for race application (which means I should only go for a late type to get the late hubs and blocker bars)?
Is there some specific improvements to be made for high speed/load reliability (bearings, etc)?
any advice or experience sharing greatly appreciated !
working on a type 26 racer project on a budget, I've decided to do as much as possible by myself to spend only on parts, so I've engaged to build a race gearbox from bits : I got started by sourcing a good used ultra close straight cut gear set, and I'm looking for the remaining bits, possibly starting with a complete gearbox to have a working unit as at the beginning. So here a few questions :
What would be the recommended gearbox version to use for casing and internals (are they numbered differently or do one need to open them to find out)?
I understand there are 2 versions of the synchros (early 5? and late 6?), with only the late type offered with steel baulk rings : are these stronger baulk rings a must for race application (which means I should only go for a late type to get the late hubs and blocker bars)?
Is there some specific improvements to be made for high speed/load reliability (bearings, etc)?
any advice or experience sharing greatly appreciated !