Hi
I don't think it is possible to replace the pivot in situe, as if I remember
right the pivot has a flange that goes on the inside with a thread coming
out through the hole in the box and a nut on the outside, to get the arm
back on the pin requires the reverse gear pin to be pulled. Later boxes
(post 76?) had
a different system with a splined / knurled pin that drives in from the
outside. I don't know whether it would be possible to interchange the two
systems!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: KTnKT <ktnkt@cape.com>
To: spits <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 2:58 AM
Subject: reverse gear setback-part 2
>
> Greetings Folks; thanks for the replies concerning my gearbox dilemma. I
> went at it an hour ago and removed the gearbox cover. Nothing came out
> and bit me but I DID find the reverse operating lever just laying up
> against the inside of the case. The actuator pivot that goes through the
> side of the case is broken. Half was inside the operating lever and the
> rest is still in the side of the case.(all pieces accounted for).An
> interesting note is that the "bolt" doesn't look like the picture of the
> actuator pivot in any of my manuals or catalogs. Apparently, it was
> replaced with a bolt and had a nut between the operating lever and the
> inner case wall with a nut on the outside of the wall as well.(yes,
> Bill, the PO was there) I'll be sending out an order to Spitbits for the
> proper pivot pin and a new lever, as the nut scored the side of the one
> I took out. However, before I order, does anyone know if these parts
> will go back in without pulling the tranny apart. I can't tell by the
> photos exactly how it screws into the lever or casing and if I'll have
> enough clearance between the gears and wall if it goes from inside to
> out. Thanks to you all for the help I've found on this list !!
> Kevin Thompson
> 1970 MK3 - getting closer
> "If you don't like the way my wife drives, then stay the hell off the
> sidewalk !"
> : ~ )
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