+- Austinsevenfriends (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Austin Seven Friends Forum (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=1)
+--- Forum: Forum chat... (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=14)
+--- Thread: Jumping out of 3rd gear (/showthread.php?tid=9315)
Jumping out of 3rd gear - timbigden@icloud.com - 18-04-2024
I have a 4 speed box with synchromesh on 3rd and top.
Occasionally the car jumps out of 3rd gear on overrun. I have seen a post or thread on this problem but can’t find it now!
Engine and gearbox are coming out soon, so wanted an idea of what needs attention?
TIA
RE: Jumping out of 3rd gear - AustinWood - 18-04-2024
There is a small ball bearing and spring for each selector rod that locates the rod in posoition. The spring is probably either weak or broken on the 3rd/top rod.
RE: Jumping out of 3rd gear - Graham Barker - 18-04-2024
Also check that the edges of the hole where the ball sits are not burred preventing free movement of the ball.