I'm in the process of doing the engine and gearboxes first fit in the chassis, the problem is when I hoist the engine and gearbox (type 9) in the air, a load of oil pees out of the splined end that joins the propshaft. Is this normal???

Any suggestions of what I should do?

cheers.

Steve.

Normal fit a rubber glove over the end as th oils stinks and is messy

quite normal drain the oil before you fit and then remember to fill before useing

mmm @ the smell of gearbox oil


yeah, it happened to me too. plastic bag over the end, or as said before rubber glove

Plug the hole . It does happen when the propshaft is removed, wad some rag in it or a dummy shaft.

Happened to me too, quite normal.

bl00dy hell that was quick!

Thanks guys. My tin top stinks of gearbox oil because when I collected the gearbox from the guy who sold it to me, it leaked everywhere!! great............might have to trade it in!

Thanks again.

i use the old balancer and output shaft with as much of the balancer cut off then slid it of and slide in the prop quickly, very liitle oil lost.

Cat wee !

Pat...

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Originally posted by Avoneer
Cat wee !

Pat...

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