smashing a gearbox bearing (7 bigish off site images) - Page 2

JDNSW · #11 (**permalink**) 29th May 2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dobbo

So whats the secret driving style owners have to adapt to prolong the life of the gearboxes?

1. Increase the idling rpm either by screwing up the stop or less permanently by fitting a hand throttle.

2. Avoid idling for prolonged periods - especially warming the engine (unnecessary and detrimental to the engine anyway)

3. Avoid where possible using the engines excellent lugging ability.

John

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