Subject: RE: My transmission
Author: Greg Bender
Date: May 20, 2005, 11:21 AM
Post ID: 1718898623
Hi Ted,
Just to be sure we are on the same page here, we are talking about part
number 1423 7800 on Plate 8 in the Eldo parts book, right? - 'eccentric
screw, selector adjusting'?
If so, then my experience has been that I have to fit the end of the
screw between the ends of the spring with a little prying effort. In
fact, the later workshop manuals recommend squeezing the ends of the
spring together just a bit so that you get a nice snug fit between the
spring and hte screw. I'm afraid that if you just screw it in, that it
will just push the ends of the spring back and it won't get properly
positioned in between the ends of the spring. But, it certainly won't
hurt to give it a try while it's out on the bench, anyway. I'd try
screwing it in a little bit, then rotating the preselector back and
forth. Then repeat until you can feel that you've got the spring working
for you in both directions. You'll want to be careful that you don't
screw it in too far, or else it will rub/drag on the preselector every
time you change gears...not good. You may have to run it up against the
preselector to get the spring ends to grab when you rotate, but just be
sure to back it off so that it doesn't drag at all. You might get lucky
with this technique, who knows?
I would like to point out that these shift return springs have a
reputation of breaking. So, I'd be tempted to replace it now while the
transmission is out. Not saying yours will break, but it is possible.
Ted Ward wrote:
Greg, I haven't found any good info on this adjuster anywhere I've looked. Why would I need to remove the cover to replace it? When I look down inside I can see the spring ends and the adjuster screws in right between them. I don't know how taking off the rear cover would allow me to do anything different. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> 2. The offset shift adjuster - John Ulrich thinks you are referring to the Shift Offset Bracket (SOB) made by Stephen Brenton. I think you may be referring to the shift adjustment nut located near the shift output shaft. If it is a large flat-tip screwdriver-headed bolt with a lock nut, then - unfortunately - I am correct. If you've removed it, then you will have to take the back cover off of the 5 speed transmission to reinstall it correctly. As you've already noted, the business end of the adjuster is offset. Normally, it lives between the ends of the shift return spring. See here: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/loopframe.htm#transmission_pre-selector_shaft_leak_repair_(4_speeds) http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/mg_images/shift_return_spring.gif |
Regards,
Greg Bender
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