6-Speed 2WD Conversion Complete
Posted in 818R Race Car
The center diff locking spool and the new oil pump gear mated up well. On the other side, there was about an 1/8″ gap with gear in the tail housing.
Debated on what tool would best to cut the tail housing and ended up using a reciprocating saw with a thicker 9″ blade. The tail housing is an awkward shape so I bolted it to a universal square to hold it in place. It worked well and gave a straight cut.
Next up is plugging the holes. Not covered in the guide is a race, a plastic piece, and a metal dowel that had to be removed.
Tail housing back on and ready to go back into the chassis. I wish I had a pretty plate like the 5-speeds.
