Jim,
For the buffers in the bellhousing and OD adapter I used a cutout from a piece
of linolium tile (99cents). Be sure not to use self-healing or padded types,
just good old fashioned tile. If it has a sticky back thats grand but not
required.
Tracy
>
> From: "James E Austin, Jr." <ahbugeye1@juno.com>
> Date: 2004/12/21 Tue PM 06:28:09 GMT
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Transmission rebuild
>
> I have a few questions in regard to my BJ8 transmission. Just
> remember this is my first time that I have been inside of one of these
> things.
>
> 1. One of my work shop manuals says that if the end float exceeds .012
> on the layshaft
> unit, the thrust washer should be replaced. Mine does, so I
> will have to order a
> new one. My question is, what is the minimum end float that I
> should try to
> establish?
>
> 2. There doesn't seem to be a supplier for gear plungers(detent
> plungers). Springs
> are available, but not plungers. Can I assume that you make your
> own and if so
> how do you determine length and width? I am missing the two
> plungers that fit on
> the main shaft.
> 3. I have read in the archives about the buffer pad that mounts in the
> bell housing
> which keeps the shifters shafts from going to far, causing
> problems with the
> sliding hub balls. Is there a supplier or again do you make
> your own, if so what is
> the best material?
>
> I would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.
>
> Sam Austin
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