[TR] Gunst & Borg & Beck Update

[Randall]

> I suspect the problem is the syncro for that gear.? I did 
> replace the syncros when I put the OD in but they were a set 
> from ebay and though they looked just fine when compared to 
> the old ones I wonder if there s a problem with the 3rd gear syncro.

There have been a bunch of bad synchro rings running around.  AFAIK no one
has been able to pin-point what the problem is, they just don't work very
well in some gearboxes.

However, did you check the force required to move the shift hub ?  That
force is what operates the synchros, and I believe it's fairly critical.
The springs seem to get weak with heat and age and then the synchros don't
work as well.

If it's any consolation, I have the same problem on the Stag gearbox I just
went through.  I did check the shift hub force, but since 3/4 was within
range (barely) I left it alone.  1/2 was below the range, so I added shims
(which took it to the top of the range) and now 1/2 is a bit notchy but
never grinds even when I crowd 2nd.

Randall