I am checking the bullet gearbox . the front cover is damaged. i thought it same as indian bullet , but looks like it is not the case.
i need to weld it. do i still need to rebuild the gearbox. , please advise
I would investigate further at least. I'd say looking at the general condition that water has got in there which means the bearings and probably other components will need replacing. While you are in there why not put in the trials gear pair? That's if your box is late enough, 1959 on l think. REgards, Mark
As you have found out, the Indian covers are a different shape to the English ones.
I would have thought that it would have been easier and possibly cheaper to find a good replacement than weld the one you have, it doesn't look the best.
If you are searching for a replacement, the 1N234 is cast into the English ones and raised on the Indian covers.
I have a decent Indian ‘box going spare after I swapped in a 5-speeder recently. If you’re interested, text your email address to 07557 907509 and I’ll send you more details, some pics etc.
Stephen
Regards
Stephen
250 pre-unit Clipper
350 Indian Bullet Superstar
535 Bulsader
700 Conny
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From memory I have fitted an Indian gearbox end cover to a 54 Meteor gearbox but I had some issues with the Indian cover taking a metric bearing and the Meteor mainshaft is imperial. From memory I had to sleve the mainshaft. Apart from a couple of drilling going through the case and making it difficult to seal the screws it fitted fine.
ET you are getting your covers mixed up but I'm pretty sure the Indian outer cover will fit, but it has been a while