I just got an M47 today from a 240.
I was aware that the shifter length was different, so i actually managed to get a shifter cage for a 740 for the m47 which is slightly extended, so it will fit fine and dandy.
Got the correct flywheel.
740 clutch master,
Mounts and crossmembers.
Clutch line.
Now all i am looking is for a driveshaft that will fit.
If anyone has it, i'd be more than happy to get it and pay for transport.
Good going! I have a 740 M46 driveshaft but that will be too short, plus I may need to chop it to use in my 240 manual conversion if I can't find a 240 M46 one...or if I want to use the rubber donut connection.
There may be some down this way (try Berry Motor Group or Voldat) but postage wouldn't be cheap.
By the sound of it, m47 740s seem so rare.
I had no idea the M47 was made by getrag
How much would I be looking to possibly re manufacture the m46 shaft I have to fit my 740?
Some good info here on ratios:
https://people.physics.anu.edu.au/~amh110/gearbox_ratios_compared.htmThe Getrag box in the 260 series was called the M51 FWIW (for what it's worth) ;)
Thanks Greg. I'll be pulling one out of a LH2.4 89 240 at some stage this year, so I'll see what I find.
Here's an M47 exploded view. As you can see the front bit is similar to M45/6...the 5th gear is basically an add-on at the back.
So do you know whether the M46 synchro rings fit the M47?
I bought some a few months back and I believe that the part number was the same for m47 and m46.
Is the auto tailshaft from my current AW70 longer than an M47 tailshaft?
If so, it'd be nice and easy to shorten it.
I could technically get a custom made tailshaft for the M47, as it seems literally no one has one for sale but it'd be a heck of a lot $$$$$$.
I may have the front half of a 740 m47 shaft but will have to check to the boot of a car at a friend's place.
No.
