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hole in top of transmission

Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:26 pm

by jadamse21

anyone know what hole is for at top end of 5 speed transmission behind engine? mine is open without a plug etc.

Re: hole in top of transmission

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:10 pm

by Wilmo

Is that the hole where you can see the flywheel? It is for aiming a stroboscope into, to check timing of the engine.

Re: hole in top of transmission

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:00 pm

by uwbuurman

On a 4 cilinder box, that is.

Re: hole in top of transmission

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:08 am

by jadamse21

Thank you so much !

Re: hole in top of transmission

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:39 am

by nic65

it is usually closed with a plastic cap