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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #1

Hi guys, need some help here. Checked everything I've found on the internet but it seems ok. 1,2,3,4 and reverse engage fine! 5th will not anyone know where I should be looking?

Thanks in advance! Luke

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #2

does lever go across and up?pivot pins can come out as can circlip holding synchro hub on or synchro hub springs can come out and jam ,you may need to remove top to see

 

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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #3

jamesmartin said:

does lever go across and up?pivot pins can come out as can circlip holding synchro hub on or synchro hub springs can come out and jam ,you may need to remove top to see

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Yes it goes to the right and forward no problem! Just doesn't engage 5th:/ if I remove the hi low selector can I see the 5th gear selector?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #4

you would need to remove gear box top , but remove turret first and heck grub screw, then look in top

 

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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #5

jamesmartin said:

you would need to remove gear box top , but remove turret first and heck grub screw, then look in top

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Grub screw is tight and all good! Where do I look now?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #6

remove gear box top ,4 bolts and linkage.you would need to put jack under transmission lift undo mounts and lower a few inches

 

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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #7

jamesmartin said:

remove gear box top ,4 bolts and linkage.you would need to put jack under transmission lift undo mounts and lower a few inches

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The 4 bolts and linkage are these the ones on the high lo lever? And then what am I looking for?

Luke

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #8

if you want to look inside the box top housing needs removing which requires linkage undoing and the 4 rear most bolts

 

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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #9

jamesmartin said:

if you want to look inside the box top housing needs removing which requires linkage undoing and the 4 rear most bolts

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Ok I'll have a look! Is there something that may be broken?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #10

DefenderLuke said:

Ok I'll have a look! Is there something that may be broken?

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i listed a few you might see, if l/s gear is sheared you might not see that

 

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DefenderLuke

Active Member

• Jun 17, 2014

• #11

jamesmartin said:

i listed a few you might see, if l/s gear is sheared you might not see that

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Brilliant I'll have a look at those