Re: SER1 Gear Selection Problem

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On Sun, 6 Feb 2005, Steve Rogers wrote:

> Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 18:21:31 -0800
> From: Steve Rogers <sasrogers@xxxx.xx>
> Reply-To: series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> To: series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Subject: Re: SER1 Gear Selection Problem
> 
> I to have the same problem shifting into 3rd and 4th at times. In the past I was able to fix the problem by simply adjusting the nut on the mechanical clutch linkage! Unfortunately as time takes it's toll on the linkage it wears out in spots, so now it's imposable to simply adjust it at the nut end. I think that the best solution is to replace the connecting tube and cross-shaft rod for the clutch linkage and all the cotter pins in order to take up all the slack. If I remember correctly there has been some talk about reproducing new ones here on the list? As for your 55 measuring in at 84" and not 86" I think that you'll find the wheel base can shift considerably as the springs settle over time!
>
> Steve Rogers
> Victoria B.C.
> Canada Eh!
> 1956 Series I 86" Soft top

Hi Steve,

My first reaction was the same as Allan's, that partial clutch engagement 
could be discounted given that there is no problem in the lower gears. 
*However*, only 3rd/4th are synchronized in our Series I's, and the 
synchro would block when the sliding gears could still be forced through, 
so you may be on to something (and yes, we're working on the sleeve -- no 
sample shaft to rev-engineer yet).

George E Sollish	Auto Gear Equipment

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