Re: Ribcase transmission question

[Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>]

When I have experienced this, in other transmissions as well as my 
Sprites, the problem is bearings.  Could be needles on/in the laygear, 
ball bearings in the cases, combination of both.  PO repairs, unless you 
saw them yourself, cannot be relied upon to have been done properly.  
Failing to replace one piece (e.g., replacing layshaft needles but not 
the shaft or the gear) will gradually lead to deterioration of the new 
parts.