Ron: So - just what is this 'pin'? Is it something that shows in the
diagrams in the parts catalogs or is it something unique to the DW gear?
Where does it go and what is it supposed to do? Inquiring minds want to
know! ;-)
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
> [Original Message]
> From: Ron Davies <rdavies1@cox.net>
> To: Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 8/28/2004 5:54:33 AM
> Subject: update: locking in first
>
> The mechanic removed the small "locking" pin that didn't come with the new
> first gear set but the instructions said to install.
>
> The gravel like shift out of first was gone, it was smooth and never
locked
> in first all the way home.
>
> A huge difference. All I can say is if you get a new first gear through
> Moss/Dennis Welch and you don't have that pin already in your first gear
> assembly, DON'T BUY ONE AND PUT IT IN.
>
> Since the instructions in the part I supplied told the mechanic to install
> it I can't see how it's his fault so I offered to pay him 30% of his
> original labor costs and he said that was fair. Even if he had called DW
as
> I did they would have told him to put it in, see what happens and take it
> out if it causes problems. That's nice if you're changing plugs but not
> dropping the trans.
> Another resto problem solved :-)
> Sincerely,
>
> Ron
> 67 BJ8
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