Bits of metal in gearbox oil.

Hi further to my post "series jammed in gear" I followed the advice and drained my gearbox oil, I think that they are detent springs from the selector mechanism?.Anybody know where the square nut came from? Is it an easy job to replace them? Will the box need to come out? Will anymore damage have been done? Thanks for your help Myles.

BritishLeylandLover said:

Hi further to my post "series jammed in gear" I followed the advice and drained my gearbox oil, View attachment 160783 I think that they are detent springs from the selector mechanism?.Anybody know where the square nut came from? Is it an easy job to replace them? Will the box need to come out? Will anymore damage have been done? Thanks for your help Myles.

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thats not a square nut its from 1st and 2nd syncro hub there are three slipper pads springs and detent balls

jamesmartin said:

thats not a square nut its from 1st and 2nd syncro hub there are three slipper pads springs and detent balls

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Thanks James, I've only found a couple of them then, could the 3rd one still be in situe or somewhere in the box?

BritishLeylandLover said:

Thanks James, I've only found a couple of them then, could the 3rd one still be in situe or somewhere in the box?

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Oh dear, yes I've found where the come from now, gearbox out.... Don't suppose it can be done in situe

BritishLeylandLover said:

Oh dear, yes I've found where the come from now, gearbox out.... Don't suppose it can be done in situe

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no and look at the inner part of synchro hub parts of it around those locations often break off, and keep the 2 halves together and check they have marks or mark them yourself to ensure they can be but back together again in the exact same relationship,the slipper pads have a slight curve on the top edge this means they should be fitted ensuring they do

Wicked , thanks James

I'm assuming therer will be a broken syncro ring in there somewhere?

At least there aren't bits of broken gear teeth...yet.

Col