i had myself an early gearbox;

Ah- the ideal box by my reckoning would be that box with a 5th on!

 

2nd and 3rd are higher, so closer to 4th...

millaz88 ul be fine take ur clutch cable off then ur shifter out, drop the oil into a suitably sized container, tailshaft, starter, bellhousing bolts then gearbox crossmember bolts then let it down with a jack (undo crossmember with jack underneath)

slide box back be ready as it wil just drop

throw over shoulder then do the reverse but with the 5 speed

Ah- the ideal box by my reckoning would be that box with a 5th on!

 

2nd and 3rd are higher, so closer to 4th...

 

Yeah that's exactly what i noticed with it! I got it for free out of someones backyard....only issue was the bearings(?) were making a truckload of whine in second and a little bit in fourth. Still didn't bother me too much.

 

And in regards to original post; If its the first time your going to be doing a gearbox change it could take a while could take a while.

It's not that its a hard job but there are always tricks u learn from working on an old car, there is usually one stiff bolt which wont come out or something of the sort,

I know the first time i did one i was afraid of the gearbox falling on me, little did i know how light they were!!!

 

ps disconnect the battery too cos you will be moving the starter.