1972 500J transmission drive shaft question
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:16 am
Hi
The engine assembly on my 1972 500J has gone pretty smoothly. The transmission shafts and gear clusters were removed as units by the previous owner and don't appear to have been split into component parts. Everything went back in nicely in the cases and I was able to shift through the gears while the cases were open on the bench. I do, however, have a question regarding the transmission drive shaft.
The end of the shaft is visible in the clutch housing, however in mine the end of the shaft is not flush with the outer face of the "D" bushing, it is set back by about one millimeter. It just looks a bit odd and I don't know if this offset is correct.
The "D" bushing is installed with the "D" facing outwards and visible. Before I open up everything to check my assembly, can someone tell me if this recessed shaft is to be expected, or should the end of the shaft sit flush with the outer face of the bushing and I need to open the cases up again.
I tried to post a picture but don't seem to be able to get it uploaded; hopefully my explanation will be enough information to explain my dilemma.
Greatly appreciate any words of wisdom!
Many thanks
Andy
The engine assembly on my 1972 500J has gone pretty smoothly. The transmission shafts and gear clusters were removed as units by the previous owner and don't appear to have been split into component parts. Everything went back in nicely in the cases and I was able to shift through the gears while the cases were open on the bench. I do, however, have a question regarding the transmission drive shaft.
The end of the shaft is visible in the clutch housing, however in mine the end of the shaft is not flush with the outer face of the "D" bushing, it is set back by about one millimeter. It just looks a bit odd and I don't know if this offset is correct.
The "D" bushing is installed with the "D" facing outwards and visible. Before I open up everything to check my assembly, can someone tell me if this recessed shaft is to be expected, or should the end of the shaft sit flush with the outer face of the bushing and I need to open the cases up again.
I tried to post a picture but don't seem to be able to get it uploaded; hopefully my explanation will be enough information to explain my dilemma.
Greatly appreciate any words of wisdom!
Many thanks
Andy