justinb Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 While replacing the knackered transfer box on our mk2 stolly I decided to check on the clutch plates , both really need changing as there's not much meat .left on them . does anyone have any tips for aligning two clutch plates at the same time before refitting the gearbox /transfer box combo? it looks like the small tabs on the pressure plate had been left in well past the 1\2 wear stage ,is it worth refitting them ? kind regards justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 There should be no problem in getting them relined, have you tried ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinb Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, Bob Grundy said: There should be no problem in getting them relined, have you tried ? hi bob . i'll probably get two new ones from Richard Bannister but will reline them if he doesn't have any. cheers justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, justinb said: While replacing the knackered transfer box on our mk2 stolly I decided to check on the clutch plates , both really need changing as there's not much meat .left on them . does anyone have any tips for aligning two clutch plates at the same time before refitting the gearbox /transfer box combo? it looks like the small tabs on the pressure plate had been left in well past the 1\2 wear stage ,is it worth refitting them ? kind regards justin Hi Justin, If you can get them, I would advise to use the later ceramic lined clutch plates. These were an army supersession. They do not absorb moisture and tend not to stick like the normal plates and much long lasting. Richard Banister will know about these as I once overhauled the clutch in their Stalwart. The hook washers should be refitted and left in until the clutch beds in. Don't forget to check and adjust the clearance on the intermediate plate. Re. the clutch aligning tool, use an old shaft, one from a Martian will be the same. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinb Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Richard Farrant said: Hi Justin, If you can get them, I would advise to use the later ceramic lined clutch plates. These were an army supersession. They do not absorb moisture and tend not to stick like the normal plates and much long lasting. Richard Banister will know about these as I once overhauled the clutch in their Stalwart. The hook washers should be refitted and left in until the clutch beds in. Don't forget to check and adjust the clearance on the intermediate plate. Re. the clutch aligning tool, use an old shaft, one from a Martian will be the same. regards, Richard thanks Richard . nothing like experienced knowledge over a manual. i'll have a word with Richard bannister and request that type. I don't have an old shaft so will have to make something up I think. ill look up the adjustment details re the intermediate plate . thanks again. regards justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hi Justin The aligning tool we had in Workshops way back then, was a normal turned up shaft to slide through plates into spigot bearing but it had two splines attached at 180 degs and secured by small countersunk screws. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I got two plates off him recently Justin, very reasonable on price as ever. Richard is a hero for this sort of stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinb Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 On 08/01/2018 at 9:38 AM, Richard Farrant said: Hi Justin The aligning tool we had in Workshops way back then, was a normal turned up shaft to slide through plates into spigot bearing but it had two splines attached at 180 degs and secured by small countersunk screws. regards, Richard that's exactly what i'd designed in my head ,have ordered some keyway steel and round bar . thanks again. justin 22 hours ago, Lewis Garner said: I got two plates off him recently Justin, very reasonable on price as ever. Richard is a hero for this sort of stuff! yes not too bad at all ,I've ordered some new seals to go between the transfer box and the bevel boxes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) change the seals in the outputs while your at it 5 minute job with it dismantled worth its weight in gold. Edited January 9, 2018 by lowfat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinb Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 09/01/2018 at 10:56 PM, lowfat said: change the seals in the outputs while your at it 5 minute job with it dismantled worth its weight in gold. three of mine are brand new already but i'll be checking the rest . justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinb Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 09/01/2018 at 10:56 PM, lowfat said: change the seals in the outputs while your at it 5 minute job with it dismantled worth its weight in gold. is it possible to change the seals without removing the big nuts ?or would it be easier to just change the pinion unit complete as I already have some of each hand . just discovered a leaking seal now I've put oil back in. cheers justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) You have to undo the big nut 21/4 af springs to mind I bought a slogging spanner. Then rip out the seal they are generic so not difficult to get. The pinons aren’t hard to change 4 Allen bolts and some shims for the preload But are the seals hard in the new pinions? Edited February 15, 2018 by lowfat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.