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Gearbox Problems 2.8

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 6:33 pm
by USERNAME
Ihave a 2.8 G U patrol with a 3rd gear that slips out when backing of , would any one have a solution ???

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:11 pm
by Area54
Do you have a bodylift, or tension on the stick from the shift boot? A bodylift increases the arc of travel for the stick, and the boots can put more tension on the stick, causing problems like you have - jumping out of some gears.

Body Lift

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:15 pm
by USERNAME
No body , only a 4in suspension lift ... :?

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:29 pm
by bazzle
Sometimes the tension on 3rd detent ball needs to be increased due to wear or play in bearings.
:P Remove corresponding plug and put a 1mm washer under spring

Bazzle

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:33 pm
by V8Patrol
Things to check/ replace....

1/ Excessive play in shifter
tighten shifter collar or replace shifter

2/ Weak/broken dent springs/balls/interlock pins
replace parts.... usually in g/box top cover.

3/ Worn syncro...
rebuild G/box

4/ Laygear float...
rebuild G/box

5/ Worn input or main shaft bearings
rebuild G/box

6/ Worn selector ( top cover )
Replace top cover

I have a spare 4 spd box that has just been fullyrebuilt if ya desperate
Kingy

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 7:57 pm
by USERNAME
Thanks for the advice.