Fellow Spridgeteers,
Perhaps someone has a ribcase torn apart and could "mic" the balls Gary is
asking
about. He could (most likely) purchase them from a local bearing supply house.
WFO Herb
Gary Speckman wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> I am in the process of building up a spare ribcase transmission for the #55
> Team Thicko Bugeye.
>
> Peter C was kind enough to dig up some NOS synchro rings, but I have found
> another problem with this box today.
>
> It is missing the interlocking balls between the first/second gear shifter
> rod and the third/fourth gear shifter rod. (and no, I didnt lose them as I
> was dismantling this thing, I was watching(and waiting) for them to fall out)
>
> No wonder the thing wouldnt stay in second gear when I had this gearbox in
> for one race.
>
> Does anyone have any spare interlocking balls? (Its tough writing this and
> keeping a straight face)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary Speckman
> Team Thicko-MOD
> Plover WI
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