Nice job Walter.

No need to be affraid for that lovely piece of technique inside the tranny.
If you can build type 4's like you do, this will turn out the right way too. ;)

For those who do not know Walters 412S, here it is:

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/24231.jpg

Sorry @all. Lost track of this thread when update emails weren't send anymore.

@ Luuk: thanks!

Martin, will send you an email. Good to know there are options. I'am curious what you have thought-up about the clutch cable routing.

@ Steve: no special jigs are required IF you keep the shifting forks intact! I managed to remove them without loosening the fork bolts on the shift rods :D
Loosening the big nuts on top of the gear stacks requires some home made solutions, but nothing fancy (luckily).
It does look easier than working on a 901/914 :D

@ badbug: rims are 7Jx17 ET50 and 8,5Jx17 ET52

Most new parts are now in. Just waiting on one last part, which should be underway :)

Thanks,
Walter

Wally, what is the outcome of your rebuild? I'm about to start my 915 rebuild with possible gearing changes also $$$:eek: .

It worked excellent! I just wished I had exchanged the slider of 1/2 as well, as that is the only part I didn't buy new and its only the only gear shift (towards 2) that needs a little too much effort sometimes ...
I will very probably replace that slider when the engine is updated to the 2,7 :D

Thanks Wally, I hope to have mine rebuilt, and geared for the best power and acceleration with a 2.5 EFI type IV :D . With Jake's help, I shouldn't have any problems.

Question, in replacing the syncros and sliders, was it much to it? I to have the "I'm going to mess it up frear thing:o" I know I will need a trans repairman to set the gear mesh for the ring and pinion when I get the GT ATB diff. How about the linkages internally, was ther much to re-set them?

Be carefull what you read on the inetrnet, as my above 'conclusion' was wrong!
The dented part in the middle is supposed to be there....:o

The synchros itself are difficult to get off and on. Lots of force and plyer-force needed iirc. Not fun; possible yes, maybe, just..
I didn't set linkages as I didn't loosen them, but I should have resetted it. Also here: you need to know what your doing. I had to open the tranny once more because of my inexperience...

Tools
 

Walter, did you use any special tools? Press? indicators?

No, not really, just an air socket/wrench (sp?) for removal of the top two nuts (41 and 36mm IIRC) of the gear stacks is very recommended as is an old clutch disk to bold into your workbench. Of course things like a good gear puller, of which I modded the fingers a bit, is without saying.
The special 915 jig to set linkages inside is recommended too. Pelican makes a replica in hard plastic, very cheap btw!
I am sure to have forgotten things, but this is just from the top of my head.

Your new throw out bearing
 

Walter, concerning the I believe a Saab hydrualic throw out bearing that you modded to your G-50 setup. Do you believe this mod can be done to a 915 trans? Before I go any further in my 915 project, I'd like to know how I am going to address the clutch apply issue. I just noted your last dyno test, congrats.

1) I didn't use the Saab TO bearing in the end, but a Ford Mondeo (iirc) model as it was smaller.
2) AFAIK, room inside the 915 bellhousing is probably too small even for the smaller Ford TO bearing...

Hi Walter, I'd like to re-visit the hyd throw out bearning again. So here goes, I am comparing your end results of shorting the bell housing area to basicly match the 915.

Since you did that, would the inside clearences pretty much be the same as the 915?

I really need to consider your method for your G-50 application in the 915. Because of the maching of the bellhousing. Where did you get the throw out bearning?

Hello,

I'am afraid I can't answer your questions as i don't have the 915 anymore and the G50 is in the car so I can't 'have a look' let alone make a comparison...
In my remark 2) above here I think I already gave my opinion on your second question fwiw.

As for the TO bearing, I just bought a nice looking one on ebay ;)

sorry,
Walter