Gearbox Selection

[morticiaskeeper]

Hi All

 

Not really a new member, email problems forced me to rejoin (was Paul Collins)

 

My gear selection is getting worse.

 

Many months ago, while trying to beat a boy racer away from the lights, I missed the shift into second. Ever since, 1st to 2nd has been ok, provided you give it time, if you rush, it misses. When it misses, the lever feels different on the stop.

 

Only missed a single shift in the last couple of months (Park Lane, Midnight leaving the Queen gig :D )

 

Tonight, and last night, reverse didn't select first time, the lever seems to need to come closer to the driver's seat.

 

Someone please tell me it's a cable problem :D

 

Holiday coming up & no money (spent it all on Queen gigs)

 

Paul

[Guest neil_wiles]

Paul

 

It is quite likely that the forced shift at the lights has allowed the cable retainer to slip up in the holder on the gearbox a quick check and possibly some light pressure may re-seat it and return your slection to the original feel.

 

However it is also possible that the cable has been "stretched" and may need to be adjusted.

 

Not too bad to do if thats all it is.

[morticiaskeeper]

Found the fault.

 

Missed a shift while on holiday, so had a feel around on top of the box.

 

The cable nearest the front seemed to be moving a lot while shifting, it sems to be jumping out of the retaining bracket. Turned the cable collar round and pushed it back into the bracket and got a lovely solid change.

 

Then a quick overtaking downshift left me with a box of neutrals again. Got it into 5th and 2nd came back after a couple of miles. On inspection (takes a long time to cool down enough to reach in) the cable was loose in the holder again.

 

When the Merc Sprinter van started haveing the same sort of problems, dealers resorted to a cable tie until a mod kit was produced - think I might reach for the lockwire B)