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Cal-look/High Performance => Pure racing => Topic started by: danny714 on November 25, 2007, 16:40:08 pm



Title: gearbox build
Post by: danny714 on November 25, 2007, 16:40:08 pm
Thinking of putting together a close ratio type 1 box , got my head around most of what i need to do , got tools and jigs on the way , but a bit stuck on how to set up the pinion depth ? Any help would be appreciated


Title: Re: gearbox build
Post by: Bruce on November 25, 2007, 18:49:48 pm
Without the expensive pinion depth tools VW made, the method is to check the tooth contact pattern with prussian blue.  If you go to this site, there is plenty of info in the archives:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=50

Here is a topic that will get you the starting point for the pinion shim:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=105240

Once you have a starting shim, go here to see how to check the contact patterns:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=91613


Title: Re: gearbox build
Post by: danny714 on November 26, 2007, 21:26:27 pm
cheers , some very usefull info there, are shims easily available and where from ?


Title: Re: gearbox build
Post by: Bruce on November 27, 2007, 08:22:59 am
cheers , some very usefull info there, are shims easily available and where from ?
Other dead gearboxes.