nose cone compatability

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 25 Feb 2004, 10:19 am

#144165

I'm installing a later model AB gear box in my 54 Oval. I know there are different nose cones to fit bugs. I have a 2 hole and a 3 hole. Are there also different types of 2 holed nose cones? I was told a split kombi nose cone would fit? Whats the consesus on this?

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Feb 2004, 10:44 am

#144175

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later model AB gear box

What do you mean by AB ???

Its not the gearbox you have to change its the rear or front gearbox mount on the chassis. You have to have the later style one not the wrap around early type.

This may require welding into position on the torsion tube, and ideally you need a dummy empty gearbox to set it up so that all aligns with the gear shift rod.

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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Mar 2004, 3:10 pm

#147801

Is this welding original? or has the previous owner added in a later nose cone mount?

thanks

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Mar 2004, 3:23 pm

#147808

AB = its the prefiix to the serial number stamped on the side of the gearbox...

does this look like someone has welded in the later mount?

thanks

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Mar 2004, 5:12 pm

#147838

OK so you have the later gearbox mount already fitted. Some had this style and some had the wrap around dont know why the differences but its better for you.

I think you will find that a later tunnel style gearbox will fit straight into the chasis. you shouldnt need the Kombi nose cone at all.

If you can get and empty gearbox shell and try that in the hole first to see if it all lines up correctly.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 8 Mar 2004, 8:58 am

#148117

WOO HOO! something's going my way for once! I'll just be dropping the car off to the mechanic for him to do. He's reco-ing my GB already and its got the later two hole nose cone - should slot right in, otherwise my wallet will hear about it I suppose...

thanks Dave!

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