Sue,
I would not be surprised if your GBX had 90wt. gear oil in it. Check
it and make the swap to a multigrade engine oil and see if that does
not cure your problem. If you do not know the differrence in the 2
oils just drain a little from the bottom plug into a container (just a
tablespoon or so) and take it to a local lube shop and ask what wt. it
may be. 90wt. will be quite thick and have a strong odor to it. (90wt.
in these cars is very common and in my opinion leads to thier early
demise as they are not designed to lube well with this heavy of oil. I
use 20/50 in all of mine and you may use an even lighter oil depending
on your locale and driving conditions. Consult your owners manual for
the correct application.
Brad
----- Original Message -----
From "SueCallaham" <wadleigh at syix.com>
To: "MGs" <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Midgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:17 PM
Subject: Shifting problem
Is everyone ready for the next challenge? Grrrrr....
Now that my Midget is running (and quite well I might add) and I've
decided to hold off on the
wire wheels (at least for the time being). Instead, the Prince has
raised his wand, wiggled his
nose, and created a new challenge for me. So once again, I need the
help of our experts (all of
you out there who've already gotten to that level in the Lucas saga).
Being the conscientous LBC lover, I did the usual lube and fluid check
before winter (without
snow) set in here (about a month ago). Topped off the fluids, greased
where needed and all that good stuff.
Since then, first gear has developed an attitude and a mind of its
own.
(First gear with an
attitude? Sounds like my kids!) Sometimes I can't get out of first
gear now. This never
happened before I topped off the gearbox. And it doesn't always
happen
even now. Only if I've driven the car for any length of time (30-60
minutes of driving). It acts like it's been glued in position ---
with
a little gentle wiggling (of the shifter of course), first will let go
and I can go to the other gears without difficulty. None of the
others
do this. And first doesn't do it on a short run or when the car is
cool.
Any suggestions???? Thanks again!
Sue
'74 Midget (the challenge)
'65 Midget (the challenge waiting)
'65 MG-1100 (the challenge past)
By the way .....
L Look
U Upon
C Challenge
A As
S Stimulating!!
: D
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