James Paddock gearbox rebuild kit.

[Mervyn Waugh]

Has anyone any experience of Paddock's gearbox rebuild kit? They seem much better value than others.
Advice on other suppliers kits very welcome.

[jbuckl]

Try asking mike papworth .

he rebuilds big triumph gearbox’s & knows his onion’s about parts quality.

available via Facebook pages.

[mole42]

Yes, ask Mike. Bear in mind that "better value" can mean "cheap parts" that are not fit for purpose.. For example, there are two varieties of synchro baulk rings, one of which is much better than the other. And make sure that the rebuild kit contains all the parts needed - including a decent new layshaft.....

[trunt]

I think I would first open the box and find out what was actually needed, in most cases you will not need all of that kit. Plus as said you can source quality parts.

[Mike J]

Don't know where you you are, but Driver Transmission in Birmingham have always done a good job for me.

[The G Man]

My gearbox has just come back from Sheffield Transmissions, overdrive rebuild, plus synchro problems, one washer snapped in half, the synchro components have largely been replaced. Going back in the car in the next couple of weeks together with the new to me plastic dash and rebuilt water pump. Will let folks now what I think of the gearbox rebuild when in use in the spring.

[jbuckl]

There was an issue with lay shafts.
The bearing grinding on the ends and bar stock size left an eccentric step which meant it wouldn’t fit.
Believe that’s been overcome now.