[Spridgets] stuck in first gear

[BCAH at aol.com]

Hello all,----I have a friend with a rib case that is stuck in first gear.  
We'll pull the trans this weekend and have a look.   I do have one  question 
though.  The last time I did a gearbox I noticed there was a grove  of sorts on 
the inside of the selector fork. I assumed it was purposely machined  that way 
but always wondered if it was really the result of wear.If wear caused  it, 
is there any specification as to the minimum thickness? Also, is there any  
truth to the rumor that the 5 speed Datsun boxes are getting hard to come by?  
TIA,---Bob C in Kansas



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