[Healeys] BJ8 Transmission

[Mark Schneider]

Listers,

A few months ago I completed a rebuild of the transmission and O/D in  
my BJ8.  Everything from the rear engine plate to the diff was  
removed, dismantled, inspected, and worn parts replaced.  The car has  
120 K original miles on it. While it was apart I replaced every  
bearing throughout the gearbox and O/D, synchro rings, and a worn  
layshaft.  All the gears appeared sound and whole. I also replaced the  
clutch and U-joints and had the propeller shaft balanced.  I now have  
about 600 miles on the car since re-installing everything.  Yesterday  
on my birthday I went for a little celebratory drive.  As I drove I  
noticed that the gearbox now has a low rattley sounding growl.  If I  
allow my hand to rest on the gear shift lever the sound stops  
immediately.  As soon as I remove any pressure on the lever the sound  
returns.  I welcome any thoughts as to the cause of the sound.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8