Gearbox any good?

[GRN_VAGN]

Got a 4 speed that i pulled out of a car about a year ago, been sitting in shed since.

Decided to clean it up as it was literally covered 2cm in thick, black sticky crap.
Broke most of it free with a flat head screwdriver, and then used a large wire brush to scrub 90% of it down.
Went to drain oil and it had about 3 drops come out.... so i took the end bit off with the 4 bolts, and only a few more drops came out. so she Dry as.

Question is, what checks can i do to see if its ok without putting it in a car or pulling it apart?
I have put it in every gear and spun it round and nothing seams to grind or make any odd noises, just a slight noise which im assuming is lack of oil, as it sounds like gear on gear or something.

If i slap it in reverse, and grab both driveshaft output and turn them same direction, its really hard, same for 4th, 3rd is easier, 1st and 2nd spin easy, sign of anything wrong?

[gldgti]

if the box was sealed up (reverse switch still in place and plugs in) it should be OK.

only thing is that if the oil wasnt drained out before intentionally, then it must have leaked out, which is not good if it drained out over time while the car was driving along.

that said, 4 speeds arent as finicky as 5 speeds, especially to oil level. on a 5 speed low oil will cause a 5th gear failure right quick, in a 4 speed this isnt such a problem.

personally i can't think of anything you havent already done to see if its ok.

[GRN_VAGN]

That was my biggest problem with oil draining out, seems to have leaked around the drive shaft flanges.
Reverse switch was in, so was the speedo cable (it was cut, but still screwed in)

Guess ill find out when i get to use it