The second gear synchronizer is built into first gear. Moss lists it as
part number 329-527. You may also need to replace second gear if the teeth
which mesh with the synchronizer are worn. Second gear may be a bit harder
to find.
HTH,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RThrift
> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 4:39 PM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Conclave 2007, aftermath, BJ8 Trans
>
> My '60 BT7 also pops out of second gear on deceleration. Second gear
> only, I think (I haven't driven it in a while). I've heard it's
> probably a worn synchronizer. True? What can be done about this in
> these cars? ...and how soon does it need to be done before major
> damage ensues? I'm pretty ignorant, though I can read a parts diagram:
> Moss has synchro cones but not the 2nd gear synchronizer. Where could
> I find that? Do I just need new cones? "Not a trivial undertaking"
> http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/031-247.pdf
> Is there anything I should rule out as the source of the problem
> first, that's cheaper to fix?
> Thanks!
> Richard
> At 04:12 PM 7/9/2007 +0000, dgschwind@comcast.net wrote:
>
> ...as I braked for the turns at the end of the straight-a-ways the
> transmission would pop out of second gear. ... Are any fixes
> external to the box like linkages, trans mounts, etc.?
> DON, BJ8 Pandora
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