If very sharpeyed, you may have noticed that the drivers side headlamp has blown. Gear change, rod change type gearbox, january 1973 on. Kad 5speed gearbox, assembly instructions seven mini parts. There are a wide range of modifiers out there, but only a handful that will bring your minirod to the top of the ranks. Gearlever knob in nylonplastic was 22g2316 bakelite type. Find a guaranteed used mini gearbox here competitive prices. Gear lever mechanism how it works unique cars and parts. Mini rod change gearbox classic mini gearboxes mini sport. We are certain the prices quoted from our members will beat all mini car dealers making. Difficulties only arise when fitting a rod change gearbox into a pre1973 mini that has the old remote type gearchange mechanism, but not insurmountable. Lightweight but durable, with machined aluminum housings and hardened alloy steel gears. Note 1275gtcooper s close ratio gearboxes, we can only recondition your original gearbox as there are no exchange units available. Bought a 2012 mini cooper s with a broken rod at 65,000 kms. This fits in the gearbox casing and also the flywheel housing.
Gearbox assemblies product categories mini kingdom online. The physical components of gearboxes vary from one gearbox type to another, as well as differences between manufacturers. The classic mini is a favourite within historic motorsport circles. The sooner the problem is caught and repaired, the better.
Tamiya 70189 mini motor lowspeed gearbox 4speed kit. Bearing, gear and shaft wear are the most common causes of noise. The mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh referred to as an ma type found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. Austin mini salisbury axle tranx platetype differential. Our address is 671 schurmanns ave, pretoria gardens, pretoria 0082. Difficulties only arise when fitting a rodchange gearbox into a pre1973 mini that has the old remotetype gearchange mechanism, but not insurmountable. The striker rod of a sliding selector mechanism is guided across the gearbox by the driver and moves the guard to expose the slot in a sleeve. Suspect the rod bolt had incorrect stretch, since its assembled with torque plus degree turn procedure.
Lets say you want to order a replacement but terms like remote, rod change, or potjoints have you a little befuddled about just what the heck to order. My 1967 mk1 austin mini has been on hold for too long. C22a1751 gearlever quiickshift for rod change fitting instructions. If you have an early classic mini with the remote type gearbox and your shift lever is wobbly or buzzy, the current bush is probably worn out or missing bushing, rod. Rod change gearbox 1973 on, external parts and selectors. The classic mini from 1959 thru 2000 had a number of different. Mslms0506r mini sport rod change quickshift gear lever ph33. Stock info sufficient stock low or 1 in stock out of stock. Call, email, or visit us for pricing and availability.
We source used mini gearboxes for customers all over the uk from our network of car breakers. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. As gear tooth faces and bearing races wear, they develop groves and small pits. On the mini, the oil filter is a cartridgetype filter, which is contained within a metal oil filter housing. The sgt gear set was relatively scarce in comparison to the standard set, consequently hard to find.
This gear set became known as the atype gear set, and was used up. Mini cooper cvt transmission adaptation how to perform. Mini 4 pin heavy duty diff austin morris rover non lsd these differrentials diffs are produced for more powerful engines and are ideal for fast road or competition minis. Our components can stand up to any horsepower to weight ratio. With the later rod change box, i have found that if you modify the rear mounting rubbers, which are far too soft, and make them more stiff the change is really good and the throw reduced. My big worries are around driveshafts and fitting the rod change mechanism around the exhaust system. Open the bleed nipple about 5 full turns or until there is a good flow of air or fluid. The filter housing is located between the firewall and the rear of the engine on the passenger side. In this john thinks the rod shift gearbox was introduced in april. Its dealt with in the ancillaries appendage to this series. Classic mini man gearbox rod change oil seal ahu16. All our staff are experienced mini owners who can help you find the right part for your car. I chose to use this later rodchange gearbox, after giving it a full rebuild. All mini coopers and cooper s plus the mk2 mini except the 850 and early clubmans got the remote change.
Its really quite easy to tell which generation of gearbox, shift linkage, and axles your mini has. On the mini, the oil filter is a cartridge type filter, which is contained within a metal oil filter housing. See green arrow in figure 4 there is a 36mm nut on the cap that is located on top of the housing. This cookie policy provides you with information about the types of cookies we use. Identification can only be made by having the gearbox off the engine. Scs gearbox provides custom mini rod parts to make your ride more powerful, steady, and competitive in any environment. Classic mini cooper performance, accessories and tunner parts. Leyland mini rodchange gearbox shift fork 1st2nd 3d cad. I could mention the pitfalls of that technique, but in short measuring actual rod bolt stretch.
They provide an output shaft at 90 from the input, and are available in gear ratios from 1. A locking ball engages a recess in the rod to hold the sleeve. The ultimate leak stopper for your rod change gear linkage. Unfortunately, however, like all mechanical things, transmissions eventually wear out and untimately fail to act as efficiently as they were designed to. See green arrow in figure 4 there is a 36mm nut on the cap that is located on. The first, second and third gears are identical to the standard mini gearbox. Some products are only available on a cou customers own unit basis. Scs gearbox provides custom minirod parts to make your ride more powerful, steady, and competitive in any environment. Just a quick question to the wing commnder prior to carrying out the work was the gear selector sloppy and did you have difficulty in selecting gears including reverse. The only difficult bit in gearboxes is calculating the gear ratios, explaining it even more so.
Lets very simply describe the three styles of transmissions and axles used in the production of the classic mini. All mini models and variants got the rod change from 1973. Gear shift fork for selection of 1st and 2nd gear for a leylandrover mini with rodchange type gearbox. Rebuilding a classic mini rod change gearbox part 1 youtube. Working under the car remove the slave cylinder from its mounting bracket allowing the actuating rod to slowly extend to its full travel. This is a wideranging info bomb about classic mini manual transmissions. Rod change gearbox 1973 on, external parts and selectors pdf catalogue page 50 the following parts are available in this group. Attach a rubber tube to collect the fluid in a jar. Gearboxes planetary and spur designs from anaheim automation. Lets say you want to order a replacement but terms like remote, rodchange, or potjoints have you a little befuddled about just what the heck to order. Gearbox standard production gearbox types mini mania. Classic mini cooper rod change gear shift mechanism mini mania. Youll learn some basics about how to identify the different types, how to check ou.
Bmw and mini to receive zf 9speed automatic gearbox in 2015. Gear shift fork for selection of 1st and 2nd gear for a leylandrover mini with rodchange type gearbox files. Gear lever retainer, flange type mini mk1, 2hand fitted to mini with aluminium remote control from 1965 to around may 1969 secures gear lever to remote, this is. Heres what you mightve missed this week from gearbox software and gearbox publishing. Direct replacement for your broken one or an ideal upgrade from your 2002 2004 6speed to the 2005 2006 6speed with the improved gear ratios. Noise is the first warning sign of a transmission problem. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mini when you shop the largest online selection at. Im pretty sure the mk3 mini 850 retained the magic wand up to when the rod change was fitted to all models in 1973. Tamiyas 4speed lowspeed mini motor gearbox features a more compact 030formfactor brushed dc motor driving a single gear train that can be assembled to have one of four gear ratios. How do i know which transmission my classic mini has. If you are building your own minirod machine or modifying the one you already have, make sure you get the top of the line products available. Gearbox to gearlever steady rod, except 1275cc 1984 on, was. Minifinity the classic mini forum and resource view topic. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit.
Complete auto transmissions for mini for sale ebay. Evolve automotive are an internationally operating tuning company delivering performance upgrades for european sports cars. Remote, coopers and all minis upto about 73, big long aluminium casing from the back of the gearbox to the gearstick rod, 73 onwards, two rods the upper one of which is a stabiliser connected to the read of the gearbox edited by, 14 january 2010 11. It shares exactly the same rod change linkage as the mini.
Common gearbox problems and diagnosis the gearbox centre. Qbe18a is a 5speed sequential rod change gearbox, whilst qbe19a is a 5speed hpattern. This replaces the original electric fuel pump which was a smaller su type fitted to the rear subframe. It shares exactly the same rodchange linkage as the mini. The relevant formulae can be seen in article gearbox formulae for fdtyre sizecar speed and gear ratio calculation, but for now a loose description is that dividing the number of teeth of the driven gear by that of the driver, and applying the constant input ratio gives the actual ratio. Getting to know classic mini transmissions youtube. Us miniature cross axis helical gearboxes provide relatively high amounts of thrust in a compact package. This article describes a common issue when a vacuum line is accidentally broken on mini cooper models. If you have an early classic mini with the remote type gearbox and your shift lever is wobbly or buzzy, the current bush is probably worn out or missing bushing, rod change housing, shift selector extension rod stf0014. Many times, when attempting to remove the air intake duct for the throttle housing, a technician may forget to disconnect the map sensor vacuum supply. The motors shaft is attached to one end of the gearbox and through the internal configuration of gears of a gearbox, provides a given output torque and speed determined by the gear ratio. My big worries are around driveshafts and fitting the rodchange mechanism around the exhaust system. With the later rodchange box, i have found that if you modify the rear mounting rubbers, which are far too soft, and make them more stiff the change is really good and the throw reduced.
A combo of mountings from other engines has got the later gearbox to line up with the mk1 subframe which is not from this mini either as it is dry rather than the original hydroelastic. Mini gearbox rod type reconditioned mini sport ltd. The striker rod enters the slot, and further movement of the gear lever slides the sleeve along its rod to engage a gear. We also carry a full line of aseries parts for your morris, sprite or spridget. Gear change selector mechanisms product categories mini. If you are building your own mini rod machine or modifying the one you already have, make sure you get the top of the line products available. Parts for mini gear change, rod change type gearbox, january. Rebuilding a classic mini rod change gearbox part 1. Oct 10, 20 mini, on the other hand could have the new gearbox available sooner, most likely in the fall of 2014, for the updated countryman and paceman. Lightweight but durable, with machined aluminum housings. I cant be specific but every rod changerubber joint car i have known has been l reg, both minis and ado16.
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