Assistance With Rb20Det Gearbox

[Weaselman]

Hello all

Im new to this site and would like to pick the brains of the faithful.

I blew my old RB20 gearbox to bits and had a new one built up.

The problem im having is I cant get the damn thing in. It came out easy enough but im always 2cm short of getting the gearbox sharft in the engine.

Was there a trick im missing here? Its either fouling the startermotor casting on the bellhousing or if i rock the trans over it still not getting higher than the fingers on the clutch plate.

Hints tips and tricks would be much appriciated.

[GTSBoy]

You need to align the clutch properly. Clutch alignment tool (or cut off old input shaft) is the best way.

[Mikha1]

Once the clutch is aligned and it still isnt going in, try turning the crank by hand whilst aligning the box.

Also, check the dowel pins are aligning and not fouling

[Mikha1]

Once the clutch is aligned and it still isnt going in, try turning the crank by hand whilst aligning the box.

Also, check the dowel pins are aligning

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Jack the front of the motor up so the rear points a little down then jiggle the bitch in.

Also, did you replace the spigot bush? A damaged or worn (not centred) could be the issue