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BajanRover



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That's the bearing that sits in the middle of the Flywheel?
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BajanRover



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sako243 wrote:
A seized clutch would mean that gearbox and engine are coupled together.

If the engine rotates without the gearbox then it's fine. If you then attach the gearbox and it's in neutral but you can't rotate the engine then the gearbox isn't in neutral and may be knackered.


Funny enough this kinda describes what is happening but what I will do is when I remove the engine once again today I will put the gearbox in neutral and ensure i can turn the pivot shaft, I am assuming if I can't then I really do suspect something is up with the GB.
Post #991343 3rd May 2023 3:55pm
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BajanRover



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MadTom wrote:
Idea - remove clutch slave cilinder and look into the clutch, if it is at least barely moving. Some small camera or miror can help you. Just to be sure, that you have not missed somethink simple, before removing of the gearbox.


What exactly should I be looking for exactly?
Post #991358 3rd May 2023 7:21pm
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sako243



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Are you sure that you lined up the splines on the gearbox and the clutch properly? If they're binding / misaligned then it could explain your symptoms about slackening off the bolts. Ed
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Post #991361 3rd May 2023 8:39pm
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BajanRover



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Well I managed to separate the engine from the GB again today, I do have some play on the pinion shaft that goes from the GB to the engine, it seems to be in and out play, can this be the culprit?

I will remove the clutch and the pressure plate from the engine tomorrow and take a better look. I will take some photos also and upload them for you guys to see.
Post #991370 4th May 2023 3:04am
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sako243



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If you put pressure onto the shaft by hand can you exhibit the same locking up behaviour. It might be that the play is preventing the selectors engaging properly. It's been a long number of years since I've pulled apart a gearbox but there is normally a big of side to side play which is why you have the oillite bush in the end of the crankshaft to support it. Ed
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Post #991377 4th May 2023 6:38am
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BajanRover



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Yes you are right, with the engine removed I can turn the input shaft freely with my hand when the truck in neutral so this tells me the GB is fine I guess.

I will remove the clutch and pressure plate shortly to see what's going on in there. My money is on something lodged in between the clutch and the flywheel preventing the rotation of the engine from happening once the engine and the GB are mated.
Post #991437 4th May 2023 12:00pm
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sako243



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Looking at your other post I wonder if the broke bits of the spigot bearing jammed the input shaft. I'd replace that first and take it from there. Ed
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Post #991479 4th May 2023 4:54pm
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BajanRover



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Ye that's what I think I'm going to do, Dinnu is saying the broken bush shouldn't cause the engine to seize when it's mated to the GB but some other guys are saying if any of the pieces get in between the shaft and the crank it will seize up...

So I just think I will replace the bush and go back up hoping for the best.
Post #991488 4th May 2023 5:35pm
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