[Healeys] Transmission noise

[Bob Spidell]

Thanks for sharing. 

I wouldn't have thought to check the clutch fork bushings ... I will now. 


bs 

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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 



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