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If I recall correctly there should be a ball bearing that fits in a hole in the shaft and a groove in the speedo drive gear to stop it spinning. Its been a while since I rebuilt a Lotus 5 speed but my recollection is its the same as the 4 speed in this aspect?

cheers
Rohan

dougal9887 wrote:Anyone replacing an engine with a 5 speed gearbox would be well advise to check this nut!

I read this a few hours before testing my refitted 5 speed, that I didn't check this on. Clue a scary minute when it seemed the speed wasn't working. Luckily revving the engine up from idle in 4th while in the air and the speedo kicked into life .

Mental note made for next time I have access.