Type9 gear selection problems!

[pedronomix]

v6 Type 9 5 speed, fully checked over/rebuilt but gear selection is mushy and imprecise, easy to get reverse instead of 1st and hard to find 3rd... often get 5th .... no 3rd/4th plane spring action. I have a similar box in another car and it is a joy to use, so light, firm and precise.

tried a new short shift lever, no difference. Thanks for advice in advance.

Pedro

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

Gear lever bush in the end of the box that slides over the selector and receives the fork of the gear lever - check to see if either there is one installed and/or whether it's worn.

[pedronomix]

thanks! is that the saddle thing? if so can it be replaced without removing box? or in my case engine et al!! thanks Pedro

[pedronomix]

Is the metal race one better? The car is used for road rallies? P

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

If you take the gear lever out you will see it underneath - no need to remove gearbox - should be able to see it from inside the car.

Not sure on the metal one as I've never used one as my car's a road car.

I'm sure the metal one is to last longer and give more positive shifts though. Just wouldn't want to use one in a road car as it may end up being noisey (if you have a quickshift kit installed).

Re-reading your first post though it could be that the spring that returns the gear lever to neutral position could be broken. But check the saddle first.

[Ken B]

I'd guess the spring in the tailshaft assembly hasn't been correctly engaged when refitting too from the sound of that.

[pedronomix]

Please tell me this is an easy fix. ! P

[pedronomix]

Have bought one of the Nylon filled competition saddles. I will try that when it arrives. As to the spring.........? P

[Ben4i]

Hi did it cure the problem. Thanks

[pedronomix]

It greatly improved the slopiness in the lever movement but detents for reverse and 5th gear plane are still off.... box out so!