Len Hansen wrote:
> I have a Rib cased gearbox behind a fresh 1275. I have had the gearbox
> rebuilt and it shifted into 4th when it was out of the car. I put it in the
> car and it will not go into 4th gear. It feels like it hits a wall in the
> shifter. I pulled the side case and could not really fix a thing. I yanked
> the engine and gear box out of the car. Of course that got me to fresh up the
> bearings and rings, and rebuilt the head. Low miles since last total rebuild,
> but why not. Anyway, the gearbox shifted into 4th outside the car. I,
> without much thought, guessed I put the shifter securing plate on wrong. So I
> put the springs in the holes on the side cover and stuck it back into the car.
> The motor is running great. It did eject 1/2 quart of oil onto the garage
> floor after my first run. I am thinking Crankcase ventilation and break in
> blow by. It does seem to be getting better. NOW PROBLEM. The gearbox wont go
> into 4th gear again. ANY IDEAS??? signed Desperate...
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>
Len,
Did you have a look at the pilot bushing during the rebuild to see that
it's not excessively worn? I am thinking there may be an alignment
problem, and I might freshen the pilot bushing, and remove and reinstall
the clutch.
Regards,
John
Fogelsville, PA
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