[Healeys] 2nd and 3rd gear 'hop'

[Bob Spidell]

Listers,

Was making a short trip around some local twisties and hills and noticed 
that in 2nd and 3rd gear, when going from forward torque (engine torque) 
to reverse torque (coasting, engine braking) the shift knob would click 
and move slightly.  There's no hitch in the drivetrain, just the shifter 
making a slight 'pop' and moving, in a different direction depending on 
whether I'm accelerating or using the engine to slow; e.g. pulling up a 
grade then lifting to coast at the crest.  This doesn't happen in fourth 
gear, and I haven't noticed it in first.

Looking for a little help from the transmission gurus.  I'm guessing 
worn layshaft, allowing some 'flex' between the laygear and the main 
gear.  So far, this is an annoyance, but want to know if bad news may be 
forthcoming.  Gearbox may have up to 90K miles since last rebuild, when 
we replaced the layshaft.

TIA,
Bob

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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