Removal of remote control assembly

[Alan Moote]

I will be removing the "remote control assembly" from the gearbox in order to remove the gearbox from the car as stated in the Blower Manual. The engine is out and I want to reinstall them as a unit at a later date. My question is: When I remove the remote control assembly will there be any surprises such as springs or ball popping out? Thanks- Regards, Alan Moote TC/7915 Oceanside, CA

[CFritz7001@aol.com]

Alan, No booby traps that I can remember! We were able to extract (and later replace) the gearbox & bell housing as a unit WITHOUT removing or disturbing the toe ramp. It's a snug fit, but do-able with patience. (Some manuals call for removing or at least moving the ramp in order to remove the gearbox, but that looks like a miserable job to me!) While you have the box out, you might be well advised to install reinforcing pieces on the rear plate of the 'box, even if it is not already broken. I understand that the breaks happen most frequently on the driver's side, just below the tranny-mount "ears". Good luck Carl Fritz TC 6756 Gainesville, FL

[C. Knight]

Alan Moote wrote:

> > I will be removing the "remote control assembly" from the gearbox in order > to remove the gearbox from the car as stated in the Blower Manual. The > engine is out and I want to reinstall them as a unit at a later date. > > My question is: When I remove the remote control assembly will there be > any surprises such as springs or ball popping out? > > Thanks- > > Regards, > Alan Moote > TC/7915 > Oceanside, CA

There are 3 little springs that push on the the selector indent balls. They should remain in their holes in the back gearbox wall rather than fly out when you remove the extension. Remove them before you start moving the box. Only if you turn the gearbox upside-down will the 3 balls fall out. Cliff