BCS had my shift fork brazed and machined. Been fine for over 100K miles.
For a bit smoother shifting try Redline MTL or MT-90.
Bob
On 6/16/2011 1:35 PM, john spaur wrote:
> I would like to make the 1962 transmission shift smoother and I am not
> interested in putting in a Smitty.
>
> I have opened it up and the gears look good however there are some issues
> with two of the shifter forks. The shoulders
> of 3rd - 4th fork, where the selector shaft pulls, are very rounded. The 1st
> - 2nd fork, in the same area, is worn
> about 3/32" on one side and possible 1/16" on the other side. I don't believe
> they are bent.
>
> The 3rd - 4th fork is $279 and the other one does not appear to be available.
> Can these be braised and machined? Is it
> something, if fixed, that will improve the shifting? I plan on replacing the
> syncros but is there anything else that
> should be done to make the transmission less stiff like checking the
> tolerances on the fork shafts and hard chroming
> them?
>
> Suggestions appreciated!
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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