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defoagain

Member

• Jun 14, 2014

• #1

I have just got a series 2A that keeps jumping out of gear, mainly 3rd , on over run. Is it worth fitting new detent springs?

Or would it be better to fit new selector forks and if so, can this be done without removing box, I.e by removing panel under centre seat?

Or am I wasting time and money and go for a recon box. Gearbox not horrendously noisy and as it is only a weekend toy, will not do many long journeys or much mileage.

Thanks.

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• Jun 14, 2014

• #2

may as well try the cheap and easy bits first but odds are its the synchro in which case box out job or at least engine and leave the box in there and do in situ

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 14, 2014

• #3

forks and detents arent for holding it in gear ,either sychro hubs/gear dog teeth or too much end float, or all 3

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

• Jun 15, 2014

• #4

Check the nut on the rear of the main shaft if slack gears can float excessively

 

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defoagain

Member

• Jun 16, 2014

• #5

Ran it yesterday and there is also a knocking in 1st gear on over run, does this tie in with loose nut on main shaft?

Where do you access nut? (Has Fairey overdrive fitted)

Thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 16, 2014

• #6

you cant without removing overdrive, but usually by removing plate just behind gear box