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I’ll have another go, I’ve tried by hand so I’ll use some tools to provide some leverage
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If that works will it allow the 2nd gear synchro ring and the hub to be properly aligned, thus fixing the problem?
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It seems stuck Johny and won’t move further
so I guess tomorrow I’ll have to get the gearbox out and strip out the main shaft
thanks so much for your help and to everyone else who’s advised and listened to this tale of woe
julian
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It slides forward a little Johny but not enough to cover the small teeth
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Is it possible that I installed the top cover incorrectly?
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sorry attached wrong pic, hopefully this is better
the 1/2 selector fork moves freely and there is movement of the 1/2 hub on the shaft
julian
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This is a better pic
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Here’s a shot with the cover off and one of the underside of the cover
julian
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No difference with the clutch down….sadly
is it likely to be a problem with the selectors in the cover, springs etc?
julian
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This as far forward as I can push it
mid that enough to select second?
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Ahh, If the synchro hub was the problem would it also affect selection of 1st gear
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I can’t really say it was with any accuracy Johny, I assumed it was
heres a pic taken with the remote off
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When I dismantled the gearbox the synchro hub exploded several times but seemed to go back together ok with all the all bearings and springs
After reinstalling I was able to get into second gear before the test drive albeit with a great deal of hard pull from first gear, but now it won’t
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Yes I tried it but no difference
after the test drive I can’t get it into 2nd at all
i wondered if it’s the second gear synchro hub causing the problem, the synchro ring itself was completely worn away
Julian
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Thanks Johny
if the selector isn’t going into the second gear slot what could be the cause?
Julian
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Despondent Spitfire Driver
after a longer drive this morning none of my adjustments have worked
now that it’s warmed up I can’t get second at all even with a lot of grunt
also the speedo no longer works!
on the upside the overdrive now works well
I’m sensing the gearbox will have to be pulled again
any thoughts chaps?
despondent Julian
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That’s interesting Johny, I’ve taken the remote off and I can see that the reverse adjustment screw was wearing hard against the housing and preventing proper selection of 3rd
I’ll adjust the screw now and refit to see if it’s made any difference
julian
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1st is ok and selects easily
i didnt strip the top cover at all I just rebuilt the floppy remote
Julian
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It’s the same with engine idling and off Pete
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Could this be reacted to the remote, I did overhaul it with a rebuild kit?
I’ll look at the clutch now
Julian
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The other three gears can be selected fairly smoothly with not much effort but second requires a really hard pull to select it
Julian
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Test drive update
today was the day, a very short drive to test the gearbox, gear selection is sharper but second really takes some effort to engage, when it does it’s fine with no crunch! Should I be concerned about this?
not sure about the overdrive yet
julian
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Thanks everyone
You’re right Alex, the EBay ones do look just like other more expensive ones from Rimmers and others so I think I’ll be getting those
best Julian
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I bought some vinyl seat covers via eBay a few years ago for my Mk3 Spitfire which have become easily scuffed and generally damaged through normal use
im looking to replace them but see there is a wide range of covers available at a wide range of prices and presumably quality
has anyone any purchasing experience/advice for buying vinyl covers?
best Julian
Spitfire gearbox overhaul
in Gearbox & Overdrive
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I remember the sleeve sliding into the hub while I held the ball bearings in place so presumably it should slide the other way