WH,
Permatex makes a product called Right Stuff available at auto parts stores,
which when cured is essentially rubber. It can be formed into a bumper for
the shift rods. About 1/4" thick should be about right. Not too much or the
gears may not fully engage.
Dave
Frogeye@SWCP.com Taos Garage Annex in Albuquerque
'62 BT7 MK II, '54 BN1, '62 Fiat 1600S
http://www.britishcarforum.com/TaosAnnex.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "WHCross" <WHCross@alltel.net>
To: "list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: 08/08/2005 5:39 PM
Subject: transmission parts
> Listers: I finally have the engine, transmission and overdrive out and
setting
> on the bench. Cleanup and disassembly has started. I recall a thread on
the
> rubber buffer than goes in the bell housing to prevent the shifting fork
> shafts from travelling to far. Mine is missing. Any sources out there for
a
> new one or can one be fabricated? What would the thickness be and what
would
> be an appropriate material. Also, is there any special trick to remove the
> shift knob from the shaft? I can't budge the knob or the lock nut. TIA.
> whcross BJ7
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