There is a thrust washer on the main transmission shaft held in place by a
steel o-ring that fits in a groove in the shaft. It holds the gears, etc, in
position on the mainshaft. If the ring comes loose or the thrust washer
breaks (like mine) this movement will occur. If you catch it in time the
mainshaft won't get damaged. If you're like me it will.
Good luck!
-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-owner@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:spitfires-owner@Autox.Team.Net]
On Behalf Of Chad G. Edwards
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:57 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spit] Transmission Troubles
I have started having some weird behaviour with the gearbox (non-overdrive)
in my 1980 Spitfire. When in 3rd gear the shift lever moves around when I
transfer from coasting to applying power. It started as a slight movement
but has progressed to jumping in a small circular pattern. It only does it
in 3rd gear. Shifting into 3rd is normal for the most part, but there has
been a couple of times in the last month that it would just grind when
trying to shift into 3rd. That may or may not be related.
Any ideas on what would be causing the jumping shift lever? If so, is this
something I need to get fixed right away or can it wait for awhile? I just
had the transmission rebuilt last year due to worn syncros for 1st and 2nd.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Chad Edwards
1980 Spitfire
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