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I got lucky with some tapping and boiling water (after a long drive) took a while, got the shaft out now need to make it spotless before I try to engage it. Thanks a lot. I think i'll keep her!

You did all that and he never thanked you?? Is he still your friend? That sounds quite extereme. What about removing the inspection cover and trying to get a drift in there on the end of the offending shaft and knocking it back? I've got the cover off and can see the shaft,I'm just afraid I'll...

Yes tried that, it's MOTed and drives perfectly. My last attempt as after a 2 mile drive. I'm actually tinking of selling her so I'd really like to sell it in full working order. Many thanks for your quick response, Tim

*My nearly finished Lightweight 1969 vintage with a series III gearbox has developed problem with the 4wd due to lack of use. Initially after not driving it for a year (worked before) it was stuck in low range so I took the floor up and removed the metal dust cover for the selector shafts on...