Thanks to all that have responded on my post regarding problems with my =
rebuilt transmission.
I am now trying to find a definitive answer to the following:
Reviewing Moss Motors catalog, I see listings for 3 & 4 synchro =
gearboxes. My early 4-synchro box has steel synchro rings (as opposed =
to bronze). Since the catalog only shows one synchro type, I am =
assuming that ALL 4 synchro MGB transmissions have the steel synchros.
On the cone taper of the gear, a coating/surface treatment of some type =
is present. It is several thousanths of an inch thick. Does anyone =
know what the coating is? I have heard that various opinions stating =
that it was made of different materials, and many that I have spoken =
with were not even aware of it's presence. Furthermore, can anyone =
offer an explanation of what would cause this coating to delaminate from =
the gear. Again several have offered opinions, and some contradict =
others.
I spoke with the mechanic who did the work previously, and he has =
indicated that he will stand behind his work. He, and I are both a =
little leary however, that he will tear everything apart, replace the =
now defective 3rd gear, reassemble, to have 1st or 4th go away 6 months =
down the road. At the same time, neither of us want to pay to replace =
gears that don't need to be replaced.
Regards,
Chris Delling
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