26-09-2018, 08:47 AM
I agree you could get back on the road just fine by facing the flange and putting a shim / washer behind it, or similar - but now it's all in bits I wonder is it really much more work / expense to turn up a new pair of bushes?
I did make enquiries once about fitting new synchro cones but they were fabulously expensive at the time. I think Bob's right, it's not good for them to be able to move. But other than Loctite (or simply living with it) I'm not sure what alternatives you realistically have.
You don't mention what the car is Simon but I've recently replaced my synchro box with a 4 speed crash box. They have some minor 'disadvantages' (gear change a tad slower, but not as awkward as I expected; intermediate gears are lower by about 4%, which some would regard as a backward step; plus an amazing 'supercharger' howl in straight-cut 2nd gear which you will either love or hate. The top turret is a different shape / size so take care it will fit in). However, weak they are not. I bought 2 complete boxes in a local auction for £15.
If looking for a replacement box autojumbles are probably the best bet - on eBay they are no doubt 'rare collector's items'. (n.b. Where are you based?)
I did make enquiries once about fitting new synchro cones but they were fabulously expensive at the time. I think Bob's right, it's not good for them to be able to move. But other than Loctite (or simply living with it) I'm not sure what alternatives you realistically have.
You don't mention what the car is Simon but I've recently replaced my synchro box with a 4 speed crash box. They have some minor 'disadvantages' (gear change a tad slower, but not as awkward as I expected; intermediate gears are lower by about 4%, which some would regard as a backward step; plus an amazing 'supercharger' howl in straight-cut 2nd gear which you will either love or hate. The top turret is a different shape / size so take care it will fit in). However, weak they are not. I bought 2 complete boxes in a local auction for £15.
If looking for a replacement box autojumbles are probably the best bet - on eBay they are no doubt 'rare collector's items'. (n.b. Where are you based?)