irobertson

After not having any time to spend on the transmission for quite a while, I finally got myself a puller and got Reverse & 5th out of the way, then separated the case halves.
Problem is that the case only comes apart about 1.5 inches before it fetches up on something in the general ares of the shift rod.
Any of you guys pull apart a G50 before?
Anyone know what is keeping the case from coming completely off?

Thanks

irobertson

Dan over at the PP forum answered the question.
I had not removed the pin that actuates the reverse switch.
All apart now.
The mating surfaces of the case are oxidized, and the gaskets just lifted right off, no adhesion at all.
This explains why the thing was seeping oil.

Ed Hughes

You're a better man than I. Too much smoke and mirrors going on in a trans, for me to open one up.

irobertson

Hi Ed,
Back when I was building Hondas in the 80's I rebuilt a couple, even swapped some gears around, so it not completely unfamiliar.
Besides, I'm as far as I'm going to go with it.
I'm not tearing it down completely, just far enough to replace the gaskets.
The only thing I will not do is mess around with the backlash on the ring & pinion. From what I understand, getting it right is a bit of an art, and getting it wrong makes quite a mess. :-|
Here is a pic with the case removed.
I was happy to see very little wear and no metallic bits in the lubricant.

GTgears

Don't put it back together with a gasket. Just use Loctite 574.

Regards,

Matt

theiceman

wow that looks like art ..

irobertson

Really, no gaskets, just the Loctite?
Do you find using this make subsequent disassembly more difficult?

Regs

Ed Hughes

Much of the engine goes together with sealant and no gaskets....

GTgears

Exactly. There's no problem with disassembly later and it removes a known failure point, the paper gasket.

Quinlan

Do you have the same recommendation for the G15? I have a leaking one, but it operates perfectly. I will have it and the motor out though, so I am tempted to try to fix the leak.

GTgears

What's a G15?

Ed Hughes

I think it's the new Infinit sub-compact....

irobertson

Hi Matt,
Checked out your web site. I didn't realize at first that you do this for a living.
I can see how it would be really easy to use too much of this stuff.
What diameter bead do you lay down when applying the 574?

Thanks

Quinlan

Whoops! Damn feeble fingers! 915, not G15!

Ed Hughes

Matt is THE man. Be careful, as using a good brush to spread the 574 is important, and making sure a bristle or dirt (and nice flat surfaces) are part of the mix. It really comes down to the thickness of the spread coat, not the bead, IMO.