Re-fitting the gearbox

StuBaker · Post by **StuBaker** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:33 pm

Can anyone help?
I'm at the stage of re-fitting the gearbox to my Model 14 CSR, everything is in palce and cleaned up nicely but can I get the holes on the plates to line up with the frame ... no.
Is there a special technique for getting everything lined up or is it brute force?
Thanks

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:39 pm

I guess you have loosened all fixtures on the plates, if not then you will have a job.

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:42 pm

Just a thought you mentioned frame. loosen any fittings that may stop you getting a little tollerence of movement.

StuBaker · Post by **StuBaker** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:52 pm

Yep, the plates are completely loose the trouble is I can't get the double ended studs back through the plates and the frame. Do I have to loosen off the engine too?

cbranni · Post by **cbranni** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:13 pm

How far out are the holes? if its half a hole use a podger through the top holes and force the plate down and slip the stud through the bottom hole.
Some I have done are very tight others seem to line up easily, luck of the draw I guess.
Colin

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:51 am

Yes loosen the bolts through the engine and plates. As stated above, perhaps an old bolt ground to a point would help, but not if the plates are tight on the egine, they wont move will they.

StuBaker · Post by **StuBaker** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:50 pm

Success!!
I loosened all the frame studs, including the head steady and took the bike off its stand propping it up against the bench and a narrower bolt (podger ... I had to look that up!!) was all that was needed to get the holes in line.
Many thanks.