Gearbox length

[*Sam*]

Can anyone tell me the length of a early bay gearbox, the measurement I'm looking for is from face of the nose cone where the gearbox mount is mounted to it and the face that mates with the engine.

Cheers
Sam

 

[*Sam*]

Anyone got a box kicking around and can drop a tape across the length please

 

[Barkafer]

I have an AD code box that I'll measure in about 40 mins for you Sam.

 

[*Sam*]

Will this be the same as was fitted in an early bay ?

 

[Barkafer]

Sorry, AD code is an engine code not early bay box.
There are a few different codes for the early bays. I think there's a thread on thesamba with all the codes? I'll look them up later.
553mm is what I measured Sam.

 

[Barkafer]

I'll check the code tomorrow and post it up for you.
I'm sure it's an early bay box tho!

 

[Barkafer]

Dude, it's CA code box for a 68-71 bus.
There's a list of codes on Parts Emporium.co.uk
I hope this helps you out.
Cheers
Chris.

 

[Zcat7]

Just measured my spare: it's 690mm bell housing to the end of the selector shaft (extreme ends) and 565mm if you delete the selector and it's housing (ie to the square edge).

It's a 3 rib early bay box pre gearbox hanger.

 

[john the horse]

I have an AD code box that I'll measure in about 40 mins for you Sam.

40 mins to measure a gearbox , you worse than me.

jth

 

[*Sam*]

Cheers guys top work and much appreciated.

 

[Barkafer]

I have an AD code box that I'll measure in about 40 mins for you Sam.

40 mins to measure a gearbox , you worse than me.

jth

Ha! I was on a train from London when I wrote that John.
I did measures it three times tho so it took me a good 3 minutes.!
1st measurement was 565mm, but that was on the piss so I got a sraight edge and did it properly the next two times.
553mm if I remember right.
That was from the flat surface the bracket bolts to to the bell housing where it meets the motor.

 

[*Sam*]

Cheer mate that is spot on