mazfg Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 My layshaft is knackered on the gearbox and I'm wanting to get it reconditioned. Have thought about doing it myself but don't have the tools and confidence to do it. Wondered if anyone had a ball park figure for how much it would cost. It also has overdrive..which works very well but probably worth being looked at too. My other thought was to buy a recond unit..saw Quliiers do one at £290 (+ £150 exchange) or Rimmers but they're £525 (+ £400 exchange ) Just wondering on comparison to getting my old box reconditioned or just buying a recond unit? and also if anyone knows of anywhere else??Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Do your research with that London "specialist". You have been warned.Is it the layshaft or the pin that is worn? If the layshaft and gears, I expect you will have to pay more than the std exchange, as the major components need to be serviceable.Mike papworth has an enviable reputation with gearboxes. Not the cheapest, but who wants a box built with cheap components? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I understood that a Lonodn based specialist was closing up soon havng sold teh land for housing. Anyway, I would go to Mike Papworth.He seems to be the only person willing to provide a good warranty. But you do pay a bit more.Other option is Dave at Canley Classics or perhaps TD Fitchetts.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP72 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I fitted a TD Fitchetts sourced gearbox (3rail OD) to a friend's Spitfire some months ago. The gearbox works a treat, no problems at all. So my experience with them is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks for the replies...may see if Fitchetts can source me one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitumen Boy Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I fitted a gearbox from Fitchetts, must be about 10 years ago and no problems with the 'box itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 TRGB had a lot of slave boxes, as your lay spindle was in pieces the cluster is probably stuffed in the needle boreso a slave box may get the parts needed to make 1 out of 2if you get stuck give me a call i have most bits but no clusters we can rebuild it in a morning if you want a trip to sunny luton Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Quoted from Pete Lewis TRGB had a lot of slave boxes, as your lay spindle was in pieces the cluster is probably stuffed in the needle boreso a slave box may get the parts needed to make 1 out of 2if you get stuck give me a call i have most bits but no clusters we can rebuild it in a morning if you want a trip to sunny luton Pete Thanks Pete, first thing is to get it out from the car and have a looky and see whats what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Quoted from Pete Lewis if you want a trip to sunny luton Pete I went to Luton once. Rained all day......M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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