Badwolf Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Ok, on your heads be it!! The only reason that I mentioned alignment is that in the video link posted earlier the central section is removed by releasing what looks like a locking stud allowing a part to rotate or slide up and down (gear selector??). I suppose marking everything and taking photos should enable me to put everything back in place. I will need the refurb kit first as the top hat washers are mangled. I will take off the whole remote unit tomorrow and have a proper look at the forked end of the rail to check for damage where the stick will have rubbed as Josef has mentioned. Pro-mechanics, I have been plagued with them (remembers leaf spring saga a couple of years ago!!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 the wards and forks are not generally worn the centre bush should have a 1/4 bolt /nut which does need to rotate one way to access the nut dont get involved with trying to remove the roll pin etc just with the gear lever out the rod will rotate just enough to undo the middle bush bolt and the bolt in the bottom of the gear stickfits both ways round Nah has to be bolt head to the casting nut to the reverse plate side or the tail of the bolt fouls the casting and makes a |-) H selection not |-| Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I have just been trying to find the parts that I need via the club shop. Oh, well fleabay again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Well I believe (but am not 100% sure) you can buy anything Fitchetts sell via the club shop, with member discount. Not everything is listed on the TSSC site though so it might be worth finding what you want on the TD Fitchett site and shooting an email to the club shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Got my gear stick from Tony F. Mentioned the TSSC but still got charged the normal rate. Nothing about going through the club shop for extra discount and I haven't found anything on the club shop web pages to confirm any discount, but that doesn't surprise me. Club shop just be losing a fortune. Sorry PeteL and TomH as I know that you are doing your best to sort out the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Oh right, all my recent Herald panels I bought through the club shop but they were shipped straight from Fitchetts. There was a mix up with one of the part numbers so Angie phoned me, and as part of that conversation I’m sure she said we should be able to order anything Fitchetts stock in the same way (as in ask the club shop to buy it for us). Could be misremembering though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just tried to find on the shop site, no chance. Fit's site also very limited for ordering. They prefer you to phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 club dont sell a remote kit so its canley paddocks rimmers etc or flebay there is TDF website its run for them by tssc thats where there is a link between the two sites TDF are quite selective about what is put on the site way back i was involved with updating some parts the tssc web shop is being revised its slow progress and it does include whats listed on TDF finding if its on or not is another headache whats on TDF is here as the standalone site http://www.tdfitchett.co.uk/ you can see its limited Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thanks Pete. That confirms my own research. Jobs for today are remote unit off and check over. Check back of gearbox or is it the back of the overdrive unit for leaks and then order parts. As an aside and going back to last March (2021 - page 45 on this thread), while I was taking out the tunnel cover I noticed some more traces of fluid from the clutch master cylinder on the rubber mat under the pedal, also on the pedal as well. Took off the lid and the level had dropped about 4mm since it was re-rubbered etc last year. Is this going to be an on-going problem due to rubbish seals or should I get a new master cylinder and risk it being the usual poor quality import from a respected supplier. The brake cylinder does not, at the moment appear to be weeping. I need to investigate this further later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 BW, just a quick note to say the remote refurbish is a doddle to do. It was my first job when I got Plum and after 50 odd years of NOT doing much mechanical repairs, it was no problem. Just make sure you use the right bushes in the right holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Jeff - Thanks for your encouragement. I did do the base of the gear stick a couple of years ago. That's when I discovered how badly damaged the base of the stick was but I have been waiting to get hold off a replacement...then three come up at once!!! I had even considered (as I have mentioned) having the base rebuilt by a welder but now, looking at the state of it, I think that it's beyond redemption. The nylon bushes that I put in have already been mangled but they served for a few years and hopefully kept the on-going damage down. I just have to check the forked rod end that attaches to the gear stick for any damage and off we go...I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 With my fingers crossed I attacked the remote linkage (a good trick if you can do it??). First thing .. the first bolt is not even finger tight, a great start. The other three were done up properly and came off without a problem and the whole unit lifted straight off. Amazing!! Not in bad condition and amazingly clean. a couple of spots of nice clean gear oil in places, things are looking up. The forked end of the connecting rod has taken a bit of damage but it should be repairable with a fine file, photos to come. The rear of the overdrive unit is dry with no trace of oil leakage, again, amazing. I have not intention of investigating anything else as a small leak from elsewhere is preferable to taking it apart...forever!!! So, it's a case of the refurb kit for the stick and linkage and away we go. Still not sure what to do about the clutch master cylinder though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Good news on the connecting rod! And the rest sounds good too. I've had one of the County branded master cylinders (from Canley's) on my Herald's clutch for, maybe 8ish years now. Seems happy enough. I went through a load of crappy eBay ones on the brake cylinder in the same period... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 So, the pictures. The remote linkage unit is not in bad condition. This was after a quick wipe over with some paper towel. Why is it called a three rail, when there are only two? There is no play is the centre hinged joint but I will replace the washers just in case. As far as I know they are original to the car. The forked ends of the linkage have suffered a little from the lack of washers and other bits and pieces over the years ..but hopefully a bit of gentle filing might just pull back the damage so that I will get a few more miles out of the linkage. I'm not sure if the rod is available as a spare part but will have a look. Service pack ordered so on with the other bits while I wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Why is it called a three rail, when there are only two? That's only the remote lever that moves the three rails! The pic I posted with the new gaskets, if you look at the left-side of the assembly you'll see the three rails down inside the top cover. The 'hook' on the end of that remote lever fits into the long slot that runs across all three and can move each rail individually as the lever goes right or left across it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thanks Colin. Now I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Canleys have 129952 second hand for £15. But that’s the Mk3 version and the MkIV version has a different part number. Bunch of results on eBay for spitfire gearbox remote at £35ish for the whole assembly you’ve taken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Thanks Josef, I'm on to it but things have been held up by having to move all the parts out of the kitchen and find a suitable flat working space in the garage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 Flat worktops are home to C-19 test kits at the moment. Thankfully all look negative. Don't know if Hypoid causes a positive reaction or not 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 'Lateral flow test' checks whether or not your gearbox leaks when set on a flat surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: Thanks Josef, I'm on to it but things have been held up by having to move all the parts out of the kitchen and find a suitable flat working space in the garage!!! No worries. I’m currently on a gearbox parts hunt myself for 4 synchro 3 rail boxes such as yours is (I think?) so will also give you a shout if I end up with a spare shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Josef said: No worries. I’m currently on a gearbox parts hunt myself for 4 synchro 3 rail boxes such as yours is (I think?) so will also give you a shout if I end up with a spare shaft. I am hoing that I have sourced a shaft at a bargain price. More info when I'm sure it's on it's way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 The postman has just been. The usual thump as the package drops to the floor. R. Bros have done their stuff and I now have yet another set of master cylinder seals in the hope of stopping the on-going weep from the clutch, a gear stick washer refurb kit and this....... ..the replacement shaft for my remote unit. Amazingly for the princely some of £2.52 including VAT but plus carriage. Bargain of the week for me. It was only when I put the new one next to the old one, that I realised just how much damage there was to the old one So no excuse not to get on with refitting. My only worry is returning it to the top of the gearbox. How do I make sure that the bit that goes inside actually engages with the rail thingies? Any advice will be appreciated...back to the yoo-toob vid I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Should just be a case of having the gearstick in a neutral position and lowering the part down. Give the gearstick a wiggle and it should feel right for neutral. I’m also pretty sure you’d have trouble getting the extension all the way on to the top cover with the selector ball arm thing in the wrong place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 yes just a little look see and a waggle and it all drops in place just to enlighten those thingy things are called Wards , have no idea why i machined thousands as apprentice and even proved the jig would take them upside down we were on peice work in those days and the foreman wasnt happy but blamed the jig not me Phew 2nd year apprentice got £4.9s a week plus any bonus ...none that week Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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