K1100 16V Turbo build...now transmission build.
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Yep it does get pretty frustrating, but I try and get as many jobs as I can with the gearset in place, then once removed get as many jobs on the casing done as I can. I've had the selector arm out about 10 times this evening just to drill 3 holes. Lol but its getting there! Fingers crossed I can properly test the mechanism out tomorrow. :)

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soo, did it work? :)
Nothing but respect for both your skills and daring btw:)

1963 Cooper
1975 Pick Up

Haha kind of!

I've got about 5 more components to make to finish off the shifter mechanism and then I'll know for sure.

It's changed quite a bit since the last pics, it's all looking a bit tight for space now. Lol

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Some more bits made for the box. :)

An extended pivot bolt



I stripped the block, removed the dizzy location, and drilled and tapped the gearbox threads to 5/16 unf...been meaning to do that for years!



Then a nice coat of paint, and a colour change too.



I then made finished off the shifter mechanism mounting points.



Pic with shifter mech in place. I also drilled some additional mounting holes, and drilled and tapped the centre web too.

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Good god, just spent all morning reading through this. Top work chap! All the best with the first thrashing!

EPIC !

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

X on the front of the block eh? I was once told that meant it was a gen turbo block.

None of the turbo block I've had ever had this tho! Lol

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Top progress btw!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

I like the idea of that massive plate there helping tie the centre web to the back of the casing.

Interesting bits for the shifter mech Matt!
It doesn't look like VFR800 stuff, what bike did the bits come from (lever & spider).
Do you also have a pic from the oposite side of the lever to see the ratchet?

And eh... still enough space for the reverse gear?

good luck!
Bart

Edited by Streetscreamer on 26th Jun, 2013.

Yeah it's a genuine turbo block, I have to admit I can't remember seeing a block with an x on the front either.

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Thanks for the comments.

I had a change of direction with the shifter due to space, this one is a CBR ratcheting mech, it w as a lot more compact than the VFR one, it was a bit of a fluke how I discovered it though! Lol I'll try and get a pic, there are plenty on google though.

Yep still room for reverse, I'm just starting on that now. :)

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Ow yeahhh... got my shafts nearly done! Only waiting for chemical hardening...

Nice Shaft!

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

Stop smiling and go and take some pics of that car of yours... :)

On 17th Jul, 2013 madmk1 said:

On 17th Jul, 2013 gr4h4m said:
Nice Shaft!

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

HaHa when I get 5mins at home.

On 17th Jul, 2013 gr4h4m said:

Stop smiling and go and take some pics of that car of yours... :)

On 17th Jul, 2013 madmk1 said:

On 17th Jul, 2013 gr4h4m said:
Nice Shaft!

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

They look good! Have you worked out how you're going to do the case yet?

Well amongst making manifolds, I've managed to get a few bits done on the box.

The new input gear is all designed now and off with the grinders. I've made the oil pickup pipe, which is sits in the same position as a standard central oil pickup, which I was really pleased with!

I have near enough finished the modifications for the transfer housing, including a second bearing support location. I finished fly cutting the gasket face flat today, so now it's just a case of blending the new section in and drilling the new mount holes...oh and then to bore out the the bearing locations...not looking forward to that part!

I'll try and get some pics of the whole box and transfer housing setup tomorrow. :)

Edited by matty on 8th Aug, 2013.

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Hi Matt,

Doing the case will be generally the same way like yours. Aside I am using larger gears (Blackbird) the biggest difference will be the control of the shift drum. I will use the original input of shift mechanism linked with some ball joints. I learn a lot by studying your project which helps me to simplify certain solutions. In the transfer box the drop gear to the new input shaft will be made of Honda gear instead of special made. I am preparing the blocks of aluminium now. It takes a bit more time and elbow grease than I wanted, as I cant use machinery at work anymore due to new safety regulations (airport). So, back to my own small shed and get some tools.

I look forward tosee the new pics of the transfer box, as there is a lot to do too. Locating and drilling the hole for the extra support bearing is the challenge imho.

Good luck!

greetz, Bart

Amazing stuff going on here.
Realy cool engineering stuff going on.

Bart, sending you a PM now.

Dazed and Confused....

Here's some pics of the transfer housing as it stands. I still need to finish off the blending etc...but it's taking shape! :)

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Matty just read your full build thread, must admit your engineering skills are shit hot. Do you do this sort of stuff for a living?

Flat oot like a dukes fit!

Thanks, yeah for the past 12months my job is an engine builder working on the old Bugatti gp cars. As with anything that old the value is in the original parts, so repairing/welding up broken casting etc.. Is a regular thing at my work.

It's helped loads to have some decent machines to use for Machining, grinding etc...I also found the limits of my 200A welder trying to weld the transfer housing up!

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Matt you are blessed guy with such job! However some say when your hobby becomes your job, you've lost a hobby

I am just an office monkey, but the job is quite related to technical automotive. It seems I once graduated as an automotive teacher...

Nice to see the transfer case. I see you made a straight trough hole for the support bearing. Any specific reason for that? Depending to the tooling I hope to be able to create a blind hole for that. My sump plug might be replaced for a smaller one on a different location. Just because my gears are some larger, I need that corner too much to have some beefy wall for the casing.

Today I "wasted" precious time to another 6 speed sequential gearbox. A friend of mine has a Peugeot 306 Maxi, a true bomb. The box needed a check up and change of final drive.

cheers, Bart