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Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox Problem
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 11:04:45 +1000
References: <f6fdc6c0-7a85-6403-4530-6cd86f73ff66@comcast.net>
Hey Bob,
Aside from a gearbox related issue, Like weak detent springs and worn shifter 
rods, have you had your rear brake drums balanced?
Trust me on this one. Get your rear brake drums balanced, and see if the 
problem goes away.... 
best
Chris


> On 20 May 2017, at 8:15 am, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> My gearbox is popping out of 4th and 4th/OD, usually coasting in gear 
> downhill, but sometimes randomly.  Anyone know what the typical cause(s) of 
> this are?
> 
> My guess?  My rebuilt engine has (much) more compression, and the 'reverse 
> torque' from coasting it causing something to flex or buckle in the box.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Bob
> 
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