Mystery gearbox

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

Can anyone help me identify this gearbox and if possible find a source for parts?

 

It was mated to a Petter AVA2 which dates to 1961, so I presume it is of similar vintage. I have seen various similar gearboxes which may come from the Newage/Morris/BMC stable, but I still can't find a definitive identification.

 

Any suggestions gratefully received.

 

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Edited November 30, 2015 by Ian Kynaston-Richards

[RLWP]

We need pictures

 

Richard

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

I was having trouble getting the forum to accept the picture - it doesn't seem to like googledrive!

 

Does that Facebook link work?

Edited November 30, 2015 by Ian Kynaston-Richards

[RLWP]

No

 

You can upload images to the forum, or link to them hosted elsewhere

 

Richard

[nicknorman]

No, not for me. You can upload a picture direct to the forum these days. Click on the "more reply options" bottom right of the reply window. You should then see some upload tools bottom left.

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

OK. I think this should work.

[nicknorman]

Yup that works but you'll have to wait for Richard, I've no idea!

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

Ha Ha! No problem.

[RLWP]

Yes, that's one of the BMC boxes. What parts are you looking for?

 

Richard

[The Bagdad Boatman (waits)]

Are you in Yorkshire? looks like a morris box with the brake band to engage reverce.

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

Yes, it does indeed have a brake band for reverse.

 

The main parts i'm hoping to get are a set of clutch plates, as the exisiting ones have very little phosphor bronze left on them.

 

I don't suppose you can pin it down any more than that can you Richard? Are there any specific identifying features?

[RLWP]

Yes, it does indeed have a brake band for reverse.

 

The main parts i'm hoping to get are a set of clutch plates, as the exisiting ones have very little phosphor bronze left on them.

 

I don't suppose you can pin it down any more than that can you Richard? Are there any specific identifying features?

 

The length of the main part of the box may help

 

Richard

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

I've just been out to measure - the main casing is 9" (228.5mm) front to back and the front of the housing is 11.5" diameter (292mm)

Edited November 30, 2015 by Ian Kynaston-Richards

[RLWP]

I'll measure up what I have here. I have a similar one in the shed, another on a PH2 and a larger one

 

Richard

[Tony Brooks]

It looks a bit short to me for a BMC B type so I suspect its an A type.

[RLWP]

It looks a bit short to me for a BMC B type so I suspect its an A type.

 

I'd agree with that, Tony. I'll check the dimension against an A I have here

 

Richard

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

It might be a bit earlier than the BMC as I uncovered a small logo with MM on it - presumably Morris Marine.

[RLWP]

Whereabouts Ian?

 

Richard

[MtB]

Yes, that's one of the BMC boxes. What parts are you looking for?

 

Richard

 

 

How many forward gears do they have??

 

[Ian Kynaston-Richards]

Whereabouts Ian?

 

Richard

I'm in Worcester at the moment.

 

 

How many forward gears do they have??

 

Searching for Morris Marine on Google gets lots of stuff on Morris Marinas - who'd have thought there was any of them left.

[RLWP]

Where have you found MM on the gearbox?

 

Richard

[Tom3]

Clutch plates - have some but have no idea what box they fit. Is it possible a photo or diameter of old plates?