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Re: Synchros

To: "Dan and Louise Yates" <yates@sk.sympatico.ca>,
Subject: Re: Synchros
From: "Kyle Hagemann" <kyle@sonic.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:49:04 -0800

>How can I tell if the synchros in my 4 speed are in good shape while
the
>trans is out of the car? Visually everything seems fine, no missing
teeth,
>no discoloration from heating, no scoring or signs of wear anywhere
inside.
>The end play clearances on the countershaft are fine and the shift
lever
>seems to engage all the gears with no problem. Should I just button
it up?


Hi Dan.

>From my limited manual trans experience, I think it's pretty hard to
tell.... carefully compare the synchro for second (usually the
hurtinest) and fourth.  The rounded synchro teeth wear out, but not
so you'd notice...

FWIW
Kyle... gonna be right there soon, rebuild time for me :-(


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