calling gearbox experts, need help

[2valve]

hi to all, will a early (1973/974 ?) gears / shafts / rear end cover fit into / onto a 1975 on gearbox case ? or is the early box's completely different inside than others years ? i was informed that the early 1973/ 74 gear mechanism was a bit of a nightmare comparing to the 1975 on. any help appreciated

[Duane Ausherman]

You can find answers to these and more on the Internet.

Are you asking if a late /5 4 speed stuff will be useful on a 5 speed box? No. It is a completely different transmission.

[Major Softie]

You can find answers to these and more on the Internet.

Are you asking if a late /5 4 speed stuff will be useful on a 5 speed box? No. It is a completely different transmission.

Your right. He CAN find answers to these questions on the internet. In fact, he just did!

[Deleted User 62]

The MaxBMW fiche shows the rear cover fitting all transmissions up to 1980...

[2valve]

sorry what i left out was the gearbox in question is the 5 speed box "not the 4 speed".

thanks tim , thats one question ticked off the list.

[Garnet]

A couple of answers here: http://www.largiader.com/tech/airtrans/

And if you have lot's of time to read: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/transmission.htm

[2valve]

thanks garnet and thanks for the links. im looking for a early 5 speed g/box and ive stumbled over one , was trying find out some information before the owner sold it. will keep looking thanks again.