Todays 5 speed T9 tip of the day

[RS2000CUSTOM]

As I have stripped my new 5 Speed Tran-X SCCR gearbox to fit bearings and overhaul it etc

I am having a threaded hole machined into the main casing on the underneath.

This is because Ford never had a gearbox drain plug fitted !

So I am fitting my own :D

[RS2000&MEXICO]

thats a good idea dave...worth thinking about doing to others befor they fit the box...i might do that aswell :)

[RS2000EXPRESS]

As I have stripped my new 5 Speed Tran-X SCCR gearbox to fit bearings and overhaul it etc

I am having a threaded hole machined into the main casing on the underneath.

This is because Ford never had a gearbox drain plug fitted !

So I am fitting my own :D
Alternatively!!!!!!..........Sunday, I syphoned all the oil (2 litres) out of the T9 gearbox and replaced with fresh oil. I was in a cheap shop in town a week ago and bought a large pump for unblocking kitchen sinks, a bit like a large syringe, cost me £2. I fitted a small plastic pipe to it and used that to start the syphoning, it worked a treat.

RS2000EXPRESS
RS MK2 Club 099

[paul mex]

Alternatively!!!!!!..........Sunday, I syphoned all the oil (2 litres) out of the T9 gearbox and replaced with fresh oil. I was in a cheap shop in town a week ago and bought a large pump for unblocking kitchen sinks, a bit like a large syringe, cost me £2. I fitted a small plastic pipe to it and used that to start the syphoning, it worked a treat.

RS2000EXPRESS
RS MK2 Club 099
We use the exact same thing at work mate, Had some strange looks off customers at times :confused: We must have got ripped off Im sure it cost £3.49:D cheers Paul

[RS2000EXPRESS]

We use the exact same thing at work mate, Had some strange looks off customers at times :confused: We must have got ripped off Im sure it cost £3.49:D cheers PaulHi Paul, You should come to Wales mate, we get discount here!

CheeRS.

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Here what I normally use

Also great for syphoning cars via the fuel filter ! lol

OH and so easy to do an engine oil change without a ramp

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MANUAL-OIL-FLUID-EXTRACTOR-6-5-LITRES-MANY-USES_W0QQitemZ110140607965QQihZ001QQcategoryZ12189 1QQcmdZViewItem

[Mr Hoarder]

I've got an air operated one of those, syphons the oil from the sump via the dipstick tube.

Takes about 2 mins and no need to jack the car up ;)

[GP4]

As I have stripped my new 5 Speed Tran-X SCCR gearbox to fit bearings and overhaul it etc

I am having a threaded hole machined into the main casing on the underneath.

This is because Ford never had a gearbox drain plug fitted !

So I am fitting my own :D


Not knocking your reasoning on this Dave...just that I've re-cased sooooo many competition 4 and 5 speed (more 4 speed for some reason :confused: ) Ford 'boxes due to cracks in the maincase, that the last thing I'd recommended would be to whack another hole in it and create a further stress rasier in the casing. I could be being pessimistic though, and all might be fine in the long run....


:)

[rwdrs]

Not knocking your reasoning on this Dave...just that I've re-cased sooooo many competition 4 and 5 speed (more 4 speed for some reason :confused: ) Ford 'boxes due to cracks in the maincase, that the last thing I'd recommended would be to whack another hole in it and create a further stress rasier in the casing. I could be being pessimistic though, and all might be fine in the long run....


:)

thought as much myself, as cast don't like having holes drilled in it, but if not used for competition surely ought to survive:confused:

[RS2000CUSTOM]

that the last thing I'd recommended would be to whack another hole in it



Fair comment but I am going to use either a 1/8" or a 1/4" BSPT thread so (hopefully) it shouldnt weaken casing too much :(