Mike,
Thanks a ton. Where can I get some proper wire and the pads?. Is
there a photo or explaination of proper rewiring somewhere?
I will go slowly and carefully upon reassembly. What you saw was
probably just a mock up for the photo. One thing I am still
wondering about are the thrust washers since I recall the manual stating
setting end play properly and sleceting the proper size.
I have new mainshaft and 1st motion shaft bearings already which I will
probably replace. The photo of the hidden ball was
to remind me to not forget it.
bellville washer? uhh duh? is this not part of the bearing itself?
Maybe I am missing something. I would not doubt that there is a missing
part since this has been very typical of the PO.
I found the locktabs were missing on the Flywheel as I disassembled in
prep for the aftermarket seal at the rear crank. I just do not see where
one would drill holes to tap for the seal on the rear of the engine
block, but then I have not seen the instructions yet (should arrive
tomorrow).
I also still need to locate a rear engine plate gasket. Will keep
pushing ahead and double check whats there with the manuals and Moss
diagrams which seem to be helpful. I suppose I better take some more
photos upon reassembly to show you all for a sainity check.
I would like to replace the nylon like shifter packing to reduce slop.
Any of those available out there?
Cheers!!
Michael Salter wrote:
>Hi Tracy,
>
>Despite the poor assembly by the P.O. (or his local tranny shop more
>likely) you are in pretty good shape. I suspect that something was wrong
>with the positioning of the selectors or how they were secured to the
>selector rods which caused the loss of the detent balls and springs. If
>you assemble the box correctly you should resolve that. The bell housing
>and overdrive adaptor have little pads in them where the ends of the
>selector rod touch which limit the travel of the rods, these were
>probably missing. Also if the Bellville washers and spacer shims were
>missing around the main bearings things can go a bit pear shaped.
>
>IMHO none of your gear damage is bad enough to condemn those parts
>unless you have lots of money to burn. The running faces all look to be
>in good condition despite the chips which are relatively minor.
>
>I'm glad the person who did the lock wiring doesn't work on any aircraft
>that I might be flying (or perhaps he does!!).
>
>I don't think what you have identified as wear on the selector is
>actually wear. As I recall they were made that way to provide sufficient
>clearance.
>
>The wear on the synchro ring is almost certainly due to the same thing
>that caused the detent balls to drop out.
>
>That detent ball is meant to be hiding between the selector rails (it is
>the interlock system to prevent you going into 2 gears at the same
>time). There should be a ball between each of the rods and a little
>plunger in the center rod which shuttles back and forth.
>
>There is something wrong with your photo entitled..
>
>"Theres a hidden problem. The three detent springs and balls for 3rd and
>4th wre in the bottom of the case!!"
>
>I think you have the 1 / 2 gear assembly on backwards. Don't put it
>together that way!!
>
>Also, interestingly the axial alignment of the gears in the photo .
>
>"Laygear (Had new layshaft and roller bearings :-)"
>
>Does not look good. Either you didn't have the main shafts pushed all
>the way in or the main bearing shins and washers are incorrect.
>
>There is almost no wear on the selector forks where the selector lever
>engages, indicating that this box has had very little use
>
>New gaskets and seals, a circlip and some roller needles, at least one
>synchro ring (check the three ears on the other two for wear), probably
>bearing shims and Belleville washer(s), 5 - 6 hours work and you will
>easily make it to Mt Hamilton.
>
>
>Michael Salter
>www.precisionsportscar.com
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
>On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
>Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:00 AM
>To: healeys@autox.team.net
>Subject: You be the judge Photos (Transmission questions)
>
>Thanks in advance to all who responded to my transmission rebuild
>questions.
>Well I dug into it yesterday and was suprised at what I found.
>
>I took some photos and ask those in the know if what I found:
>
>A> Correlates to difficult shifting into 3rd and 4th (I think it does).
>B> Can this laygear be reused?
>C> Can these 1st and reverse gears be reused?
>
>Thanks in advance oh wise and learned ones.........
>
>http://www.wavewired.net/~tracy/transmission/transmission.htm
>
>Tracy (trying to get back on the road for Dream Machines - will miss Mt
>Hamilton tour)
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