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Re: [Healeys] Gearbox

To: "'Austin Healey'" <pajtamuvek@gmail.com>, "'Healey List'"
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox
From: "Peter Schauss" <rpschauss@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:35:56 -0400
Did you replace the bushing at the bottom end of the shift lever?  When I
replaced mine I was surprised at how much more solid the shifting felt.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey
> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:58 AM
> To: Healey List
> Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox
> 
> Hi,
> 
> With the final parts just arrived a few days ago, I have assembled my
> gearbox.
> I am nearly statisfied with the result. I only have problems with the
> slightly worn selector forks - they cause the gearstic behave a bit like a
> pudding spoon. I have not found new parts available, NOS items tend to be
> horribly expensive.
> Is there any known method to service them or to upgrade them to wear-pad
> type?
> 
> Gergo
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