Hey all, just setting things up here ready for assembly ....

I've got three primary gears, three "front" bushes (One closest to the engine) about 30 lock rings and "C" washers ...

no matter how i mix and match, i cant get less than about 0.018" end-float...

Manual calls for about 0.006" and the Miniman reackons 0.005" is the go ....

i MIGHT have some more front bushes around here somewhere, but other than that, whats the answer ?

I Know too LITTLE End float is disastrous for gear-changing, but I'm assuming that too much will allow oil to escape and possibly lead to too much movement and eventual failure ....

Anyone got any ideas ?
J

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Hey Jim Bob,,,i make the front thrust washers up to size,,,tell me what you need & ...well...hey presto!!!

Magically one will arrive in your letter box

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

I'll be getting a few more primaries and bushes to try out over the weekend, I'll drop you a PM after that Matt !!

Cheers
J

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yeah no worries man, just pick the best of what you have,,,throw it all in there,,,measure what gap you have & then measure what thrust you have used for me, so then i can add what you need to end up with what you need

if that makes any sense at all ???????

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

get out a knife sharpening stone (grindstone)

add ATF or singer oil, and away you go


cheers

-Cam

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IS NOW BACK ONLINE AFTER SOMETIME..... SORRY TO ALL, FOR NOT REPLYING TO PM'S!!

Have you tried a thinner housing gasket ?? they come in about 4 thicknesses ...cheers

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1965 Morris 850
1966 Morris Mini Minor
1967 Morris Cooper 'S'
1977 Leyland LS

Aj,,,the primary gear has nothing to do with the housing or it`s gasket

you`re thinking of the "Idler" gear end float

wrong thread

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Ah yes I was too , thx MiniMan , I stand corrected

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1965 Morris 850
1966 Morris Mini Minor
1967 Morris Cooper 'S'
1977 Leyland LS

nah,,,take a seat mate,,,save back pain

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.