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Subject: [Healeys] Transmission parts and fixes
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:44:16 -0700
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20110616132758.020f0260@pop.att.yahoo.com>
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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