I fitted a later AMC gearbox and clutch from a '60 M18 to my '53 G3. The gear box fitted fine but I had to remove a small amount of metal from the left hand engine plate to allow the box to have full travel on the adjustment.Sykes wrote:Thanks for the input guys.
Please excuse my ignorance regarding these models!
Is it possible to fit a later (better) gearbox into this frame? Its a complete bitza anyway and rideability will be above originality on in.
Clutch upgrade for 49' G80
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Re: Clutch upgrade for 49' G80
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Re: Clutch upgrade for 49' G80
Picking up on this a bit late, I have the AMC box in my 56 G80S, it was in when I bought it. I rebuilt and tried a GB Burman but preferred the AMC and refitted it. Perhaps the Burman didn't seem so good because I was inadvertently using a CP clutch with the GB box. I have removed some metal from both engine plates to improve the scope of adjustment.
Don't forget that swapping gearbox from Burman to AMC requires a swap in the spacer behind the engine sprocket.
Good luck.
Johnny B
Don't forget that swapping gearbox from Burman to AMC requires a swap in the spacer behind the engine sprocket.
Good luck.
Johnny B
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Re: Clutch upgrade for 49' G80
Hi Ed
I hope I've sent you a PM about your gearbox ( I can't be sure if it sent OK or not as it seems to still be in the outbox).
Bottom line is your box is in good shape generally but needs about £60 of new bits.
Bruce
Apologies to everyone else reading what must be for you a baffling posting....
I hope I've sent you a PM about your gearbox ( I can't be sure if it sent OK or not as it seems to still be in the outbox).
Bottom line is your box is in good shape generally but needs about £60 of new bits.
Bruce
Apologies to everyone else reading what must be for you a baffling posting....
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Re: Clutch upgrade for 49' G80
oldandsmelly wrote:Hi Ed
I hope I've sent you a PM about your gearbox ( I can't be sure if it sent OK or not as it seems to still be in the outbox).
Bottom line is your box is in good shape generally but needs about £60 of new bits.
Bruce
Apologies to everyone else reading what must be for you a baffling posting....
Hi Bruce! Thanks very much! I have seen the PM and replied!