[Healeys] BJ8 Transmission

[Alan Seigrist]

Did you forget to put the three detante springs and balls in?


On 11/24/09, Mark Schneider <mandmschneider at comcast.net> wrote:
> 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
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Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8