pekwah1
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 06:16 PM |
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Gearbox gate gone with new engine
Hi guys,
I've recently taken out my crossflow and replaced it with a blacktop zetec.
It's bolted to my 5 speed type 9, but after I stuck the zetec in, I can't really select a gear and it feels like the whole gate has
moved.
I've got to take the engine back out, so I'll see if the gate seems to work then, but any ideas what could cause this or things I could
look at?
Cheers
Andy
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 06:25 PM |
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Have you removed and replaced the gear lever at all during your engine change ??
[Edited on 2/2/14 by CRAIGR]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 06:47 PM |
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Check the little plastic saddle is in place at the bottom of the gear lever. ,also check the selector shaft roll pin hasn't come out
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pekwah1
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 06:48 PM |
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Nope, entire gearbox and bell housing stayed in the car!
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r1_pete
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 06:48 PM |
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Gearbox position moved so its now fouling on the tunnel?
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steve m
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 07:08 PM |
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Andy
I can not see how the gate has moved? that bit does not make any sense
Can you select any gear?
does the gear lever move?
is the clutch working ?
Steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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steve m
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 07:11 PM |
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You did check the spigot bearing clearance, before you bolted the engine in ??
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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pekwah1
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| posted on 2/2/14 at 07:20 PM |
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Nope I didn't check tbh... Also no I haven't sorted the proper clutch setup yet.
In any case it should make any difference when the engine isn't running...
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Paul Turner
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 11:47 AM |
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Have you taken the lid off the gearbox and then tried changing gear. Causes problems on a type 9 as many have discovered.
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DW100
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 12:30 PM |
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Did you fit a spigot bearing into the end of the Zetec crank?
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ChrisL
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 01:35 PM |
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my vote is for the clutch, when my clutch cable gets too hot (and expands meaning I get less clutch travel) I have trouble electing gears
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pekwah1
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 06:49 PM |
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Ok so I've had another look and it turns out that my engine wasn't sitting completely straight in the car.
As a result, the selector was getting jammed on the cabling running down the tunnel.
Lifted the engine up a bit and problem solved!
Thanks for the advice and help, glad it was a stupid straight forward fix!
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ChrisL
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 08:52 PM |
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agh shows what I know!! glad you got it sorted
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 4/2/14 at 11:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisL
... I have trouble electing gears
I still like the idea of "electing" a gear change.
What happens if you and the passenger don't vote for the same gear.
Neutral I guess.
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bi22le
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 12:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by matt_gsxr
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisL
... I have trouble electing gears
I still like the idea of "electing" a gear change.
What happens if you and the passenger don't vote for the same gear.
Neutral I guess.
in my ford focus my gearbox often decides to "elect" the action to make a very embarrassing noise and alert passes by that I was too quick
with my clutch!!
I verbally respond with "fine, I didnt want that gear anyway!"
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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r1_pete
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 08:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
Gearbox position moved so its now fouling on the tunnel?
What do I win for being closest to the problem 
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40inches
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 09:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
quote:
Originally posted by matt_gsxr
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisL
... I have trouble electing gears
I still like the idea of "electing" a gear change.
What happens if you and the passenger don't vote for the same gear.
Neutral I guess.
in my ford focus my gearbox often decides to "elect" the action to make a very embarrassing noise and alert passes by that I was too quick
with my clutch!!
I verbally respond with "fine, I didnt want that gear anyway!"
They are all in there somewhere, you just have to find them
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r1_pete
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 09:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
quote:
Originally posted by matt_gsxr
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisL
... I have trouble electing gears
I still like the idea of "electing" a gear change.
What happens if you and the passenger don't vote for the same gear.
Neutral I guess.
in my ford focus my gearbox often decides to "elect" the action to make a very embarrassing noise and alert passes by that I was too quick
with my clutch!!
I verbally respond with "fine, I didnt want that gear anyway!"
They are all in there somewhere, you just have to find them
They even give you a stick to give them a good stirr.....
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ChrisL
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 10:10 AM |
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lol, so with an election gearbox, do you vote for third, but really get fifth or given the current government reverse!
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pekwah1
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| posted on 5/2/14 at 10:31 AM |
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Pete, for being the closest guess, you win 5 litres of used engine oil 
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