Weight of BJ7 Transmission/Overdrive

[twas_brillig]

Has anyone got a shop manual to advise as to the above, as I know the figure is in there but I can't find my reprint.
We changed to a Toyota 5 speed some years ago, and have kept the original transmission and overdrive. I'm going to have to move the tranny et al to a different storage location, and would appreciate knowing what the original manual advised as to its weight - can two old guys move it in to the back of the pickup, or should I get an engine hoist? Thanks, Doug

 

[BoyRacer]

My recollection is that it weighs around 120 lbs. I don't think you will find the weight listed in any manual.

 

[steveg]

Years ago the late Smitty advised using a spare fan belt as a handle. I'd think 2 geezers with fan belts and a hand on the bell housing could do it.

 

[twas_brillig]

The weight is shown in the original shop manual and its reprints, and my memory is the same as yours (about 120 pounds) but surely to goodness someone has a manual and could advise (?). Doug

 

[BobHaskell]

Workshop manual: 117 lbs

 

[Dandare]

My Kenneth Ball Autopress manual says 117 lbs.

Danny

 

[twas_brillig]

Thanks guys. We can skip the engine hoist. Now, if I was only as young as an old geezer....

 

[Randy Forbes]

For reference, the side shifter, compared to a (stronger...) MGC xmsn. I recorded these weights when I reverted back to the s/s trans from the MGC box I'd fitted back in the 80s... > Healey-at-home / gearbox work / transmission installation | spcarsplus.com photo gallery <

s/shift (complete w/bellhousing, shift lever & overdrive: 116.6 Lbs
MGC: 85.8 Lbs

While I'm at it, a couple of flywheel weights.
BJ8: 26.8 Lbs
"shaved" (to work w/MGC xmsn): 20.2 Lbs

(Hi Basil, got your note )

 

[gonzo]

Center Shift Transmission is more unwieldy than heavy; I managed R&Rs on my own many times but an extra pair of hands is always helpful. Best advice, save back and get some help with that thing.

 

[twas_brillig]

Yay! Found my shop manual reprint!
And - at the end of 'General Data' - it provides the following "Weights of Components"
Engine: 611 pounds; Gearbox, standard: 79.5 pounds; Gearbox, with overdrive: 117 pounds; Rear axle: 166 pounds.
We'll try loading it on Monday; wife will come lend a hand as well. Back protection will be paramount.
Thanks to all!. Doug

 

[bob hughes]

It is a few years ago now, but this old fogey managed it on his own, getting it out of the car, including the clutch housing and overdrive and with the use of a low level 4 wheeled trolley to move it into the garage annex. I removed the clutch housing and lifted the rest into the boot ( trunk) of my car to take it around to a Garage mechanic.
The upshot is that two should be able to move it without contracting a hernia.



Bob