is this a suitable gearbox

[kris88]

Is this prm 620 a suitable gearbox for a 4lw

Ebay item no 271220335827

(Sorry don't know how to add link)

Regards kris

[Timleech]

I would check the model number with the seller if I were you, I can find no reference to a 620 on their site.

Once you have the true model number, check with PRM for spares availability, their website gives ratings for current models.

 

Tim

Edited June 12, 2013 by Timleech

[kris88]

Thanks for that I couldn't find any info on a 620 either

Regards kris

[RLWP]

There is a PRM 260 though, looks just like that one

 

Be careful of the spares costs, and delivery costs as well

 

Richard

[alan_fincher]

Linky

I'm also guessing it may be a 260, not a 620.

 

It would appear the pink/ red paint is newly applied just to make it look prettier for the pictures?

[Timleech]

I'm also guessing it may be a 260, not a 620.

 

It would appear the pink/ red paint is newly applied just to make it look prettier for the pictures?

 

The 260 would be distinctly on the small side for a 6LXB, though, from which it was allegedly removed. A bit small even for a 4LW. That could explain why it's given trouble, though

 

I think it's a bigger model, a lot of them look similar if you don't know the scale.

 

Tim

[RLWP]

 

You could be right Tim. The fastening in the middle of the drive coupling is different, and the pump looks a lot chunkier

 

Richard

[martyn 1]

Its not a 260 looking at the pictures the casting style is wrong and it has a 6 bolt output flange (the 260 is 4 bolt) also the spline on input shaft is wrong for a 260 so I would suggest its a larger model.

 

The closest in casting style with the right flanges/input shaft is the 750 or 1000 (closer match to the 1000) both of which are more than enough for a 4LW. I would think it is most likely an earlier model of these boxes so maybe a 401/402 or a 601. My guess is a 601.

[RLWP]

In which case, it is most likely a 602.

 

Richard

[martyn 1]

In which case, it is most likely a 602.

 

Richard

 

That would be a fairly safe bet on the identity of the ebay gearbox. so to answer the OP's question yes it is big enough for a 4LW, overkill really but I would be careful on its condition but for £100 which it currently is on ebay it might be worth the risk, seem as a new PRM1000 is well over £2k

[RLWP]

As a guide, ASAP list a new input shaft at £252 plus VAT, they don't have an output shaft listed. The listing says:

 

 

 

needing output shaft, ball-race and seal

 

I can't tell if that means it needs a ball race and seal for the output shaft, or if it needs a shaft as well. Better sort that out, and get an estimate for delivery from someone like Palletline before bidding

 

Richard

[Timleech]

I see it's now been relisted as a 601.

 

Tim

[kris88]

I asked him to clarify hence being relisted as 601,I'm aware its just been painted. I'll find out about the output shaft

Thanks for the replies regards kris

[ebenezer]

why not try U C gear box as they where built for gardner engines?