[Healeys] Gearbox Assembly

[tomleavy at comcast.net]

Hi Tracy-

I didn't even realize that there was a rear buffer. Regarding ending up in the bottom, one of the detent springs was broken when I disassembled (now I know why), and part of the spring had worked its way down past the two plates at the input bearing. I probably should replace, but don't know where to source the plates. 

BTW, Does anyone know where I can source the three plates at the input bearing/bellhousing?

--
Thomas Leavy
451 Branchport Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(908) 433-9322

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
> Tom,
> 
> These buffers help to keep the selector shafts from traveling too far.  If
> they travel too far the springs and detent balls can come out and end up in
> the bottom of the tranny.  I recommend going back and installing them on
> both bell housing and OD adapter plate.  Others may have different opinions
> and suggestions for the material to use.
> 
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org