phil540uk

Active Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #1

My gearbox seems to snag when coming out of 4th gear.

I did a search and the pivot bush seemed to be a common problem. I've replaced that as it was pretty worn and It's made the selection slightly better but it still seems to stick in 4th gear, the only way to get it out seems to be to give it a hard quick push forward which then puts it in 3rd rather than neutral.

Is there anything else external to the box I can try before having to have the box stripped and rebuilt?

Rebuild is probably on the cards soon anyway though as a couple of the synchros are tired.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #2

not much its most likely too much end float between input and mainshaft or poor springs on 3rd 4th synchro hub

 

phil540uk

Active Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #3

Cheers for the quick reply James. Sounds like another job for summer then!

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #4

How's the motor been treating you mate?

 

phil540uk

Active Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #5

It's spent most of the time in my mates lockup as I've been converting it to a hard top and repairing the bulkhead. Passenger side is now done but then we had another baby which delayed progress so I still need to do the drivers side.

Runs and drives great though! That engine is a cracker!

 

phil540uk

Active Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #6

Here's some pics of the bulkhead repair:

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #7

Now that looks smart. Much neater job than I could have ever done . I'm glad she's in good hands, the engine was always great