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chuggaman:
hello all

in a bid to resolve backlash problems and a need to sort out the handbrake i have removed the rear prop and hanbrake housing.

there seems to be a large amount of play in the output shaft.i can turn the shaft clockwise or anti clockwise about an inch each way before the front prop engages and turns.
i did this whilst in gear.also when turning the shaft i can hear and feel the clunks.how is this resolved??

mike

muddyweb:
It's either play in the transfer box, or the all-too-common shaft wear on the output of the gearbox.

If you take the big round plate off the back of the transfer box, you can inspect the transfer box input gear and shaft to see how they look.

chuggaman:
thanks tim.is it esy to get out and replace???

mike

Budgie:
It should just twist and pull out.

If it's worn & you cant afford to replace the gearbox yet then an interim solution is to replace the input gear, this will take a little of the slack out but may not last long if the mainshaft is badly worn.  :wink:

chuggaman:
sounds like it may be time to go for that defender transferbox then.are there any  other ratios apart from the 4-7

mike

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