[Healeys] Transmission noise

[Mark Schneider]

Listers,

Recently I sought assistance from the Healey list members regarding a  
transmission noise I was hearing from my totally rebuilt drive line.   
I had removed the transmission/overdrive, clutch, propeller shaft and  
U-joints from my BJ8 and completely dismantled everything and replaced  
all worn parts with new components, particularly bearings, synchro  
rings, and thrust washers.  A few hundred miles after re-installing  
everything I began to detect a rattle associated with acceleration and  
a metallic tinkling sound when at a stop with engine running, in  
neutral with the clutch pedal fully out.  I got a number of very  
helpful suggestions from the list members but I have finally  
identified the sound source and it is not one of the sources  
suggested.  Perhaps this story will save somebody from making the same  
mistake I made.  Today I will once again remove the BJ8 interior and  
transmission/overdrive so that I can correct a drooping clutch fork  
that is allowing the throw out bearing to make contact with the first  
motion shaft.  I was so focused on the transmission that I missed the  
worn bushes on the fork shaft.  Oh well.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8