beezee
True Classic
I've finally got around to taking apart the transmission on my '83 X. Thank you Steve for the writeup, it is VERY useful! The problem was grinding shifting into first unless the car was stopped, and grinding going into third unless I shifted very slowly and carefully. Inspection of the internal shows that the third gear slider is worn. Does anyone know where I can get this part?
I'm still trying to learn how the synchro rings function. It's getting late so I'll try to get more insight with fresh eyes tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice as to what I typically will need to replace to fix first and third?
Besides the usual gaskets and seals, I figure on replacing the shaft bearings as well. Are there any other common wear items I should replace as a matter of course? What about the taper differential bearings? I dread doing this because shimming may be a pain-in-the-you-know-what.
Thanks in advance for any insight-advice. This forum is a great place for X folk!
Beezee
I'm still trying to learn how the synchro rings function. It's getting late so I'll try to get more insight with fresh eyes tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice as to what I typically will need to replace to fix first and third?
Besides the usual gaskets and seals, I figure on replacing the shaft bearings as well. Are there any other common wear items I should replace as a matter of course? What about the taper differential bearings? I dread doing this because shimming may be a pain-in-the-you-know-what.
Thanks in advance for any insight-advice. This forum is a great place for X folk!
Beezee