Transmission Assembly Continued

Having sorted out the concentricity of the bell-housing, we were able to add the clutch and gearbox.
We chose an AP multi-plate clutch rather than fitting an original D Type one. This was because its design is very similar to the original and yet it had the bonus of sintered linings which will give longer life.
Prior to fitting, this item had been balanced with the crankshaft.

The clutch requires a clutch release mechanism which is unique to the D Type. Jerry designed an incredibly neat solution for this part.

The gearbox is an original D box which we were very lucky to find.

The box is an all-synchro unit and has a drive at the rear for a Plessey pump - thats an hydraulic pump for brake actuation.