Andy,
I think that in lieu of the situation (stripped worm gear on the
mainshaft), removal of the tranny is in fact required. It was a bit
difficult to fathom how that gear could also be stripped, but apparantly
that is the case as far as I can tell.
Joe
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> M. Secrest wrote:
> >
> > > Having the tunnel out of my GT6...I would like to have a functional
> > > speedometer. Call me a nut. But I'm not
> > > hardly eager to pull apart the tranny in order to have one.
> > > Before I put the tunnel
> > > back, what are my options here? Slim and none?
> >
> On Sat, 19 Sep 1998, Jerry wrote:
> >
> >... as I remember it you have to pull the tranny....
>
> Fortunately, Martin, I believe Jerry's memory is a bit off (sorry,
> Jerry). According to the factory workshop manual, it can be done "in
> situ" as it were. "Take out the locating bolt and withdraw the
> speedometer drven gear and bearing, remove the 'O' rings and extract the
> seal. Press a new seal into the bearing, fit the 'O' rings and insert the
> driven gear. Fit the assembly into the rear extension and secure with the
> locating bolt and spring washer."
>
> The preface and postscript to the above simply mention removing or
> reinstalling the facia support bracket, carpet and gearbox cover.
>
> So I think you're ok on this one, Martin!
>
> --Andy
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