Gearbox syncro confusion

[Chris KC]

You did well to get it going Dave. In my case the sleeve had effectively "tipped" off the end of the shaft and no amount of levering and bashing would slide it back again. It finally came off when the gearbox end cover was removed.

I don't think this is a reason to spurn 4-speed synchro boxes, but owners would do well to have a look inside now and then & check for excessive play.