The buffer is essential. It prevents the 3/4 shift fork shaft from moving
too far forward and partially releasing the detent balls in the gear hub.
When this happens the trans is stuck in gear and the only fix is to
dissemble the transmission. The buffer is roughly the hardness and the
thickness of linoleum tile. Aluminum sheet of the proper thickness would
also work. Glue the material to the bottom of the well in the bell housing.
All materials need to be oil tolerant. To be sure, install buffer, attach
bell housing and shift through the gears.
Herb Miller
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Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 9:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shift Shaft Buffer
Rubber sheet would work. As I recall, I used a piece of scrap linoleum in
1993. It's still working fine.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC
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