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Hard to select reverse in my Brumby
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:53 pm
by Brumbyowner
Hi guys,
I hope you can help, I am finding it hard to get into reverse. I took it to a Subi man, he replaced a bolt in the selector sleeve and it worked for a short time. It has returned and he said that the problem is the sleeve or rod is worn and it is expensive to repair. Is this right and am I up for an expensive repair?
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:50 pm
by 555Ron
showthread.php?t=18699&highlight=sloppy+shifter
Post #1 is the diagram of the shifter mechanism, Post #4 is the parts you'll need. Just assuming it's too sloppy to get it into reverse?
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:52 pm
by TOONGA
http://www.indysworld.com/80s/general/U ... erFix.html
gives you all the details you need to fix the problem
TOONGA
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:04 pm
by revmax
I have cut a two groves with an angle grinder in the sleve so when the bolt is tightened the sleve becomes a clamp onto the shaft.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:59 pm
by steptoe
can also be a sign the clutch needs adjusting of the cable or renewing ?
Is it easier to select R if you switch engine off first ?
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:46 am
by Brumbyowner
Steptoe,
Nup.... the gear lever is rather sloppy and it is just as hard to get in with the engine stopped or running. I took the Brumby into Pedders so they could do a complete suspension check (theres another $1900!!) and they guy couldn't get it into reverse. I had to wrestle the bugger to get it in for him.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:59 am
by d_generate
Tried putting in second gear first? Works on my 4.44 box on the odd occasion it doesn't want to play.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:01 am
by steptoe
Well, sounds like FROGs anti slop kit delivered under $30 will go a long way to helping gear selection.
$1900 at pedders done or just a quote? Sounds like a steering rack in that price ?
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:10 am
by B00sting
Try adjusting your clutch fixed mine.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:18 pm
by El_Freddo
I'd be telling pedders where to go at that price!
Surely you could replace every bush, spring and strut/shock for half that price and a bit of effort!
They'll probably be adding their suspension parts which will greatly change the handling characteristics of the vehicle. I've heard many people ask "pedders?" when talking suspension on a particular vehicle, their usual reply when my answer is yes is something like "yeah, thought as much!"
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:09 pm
by Brumbyowner
Thanks for that Toonga, it seems to have simplified it somewhat.
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:12 pm
by Brumbyowner
Steptoe, just a quote, don't have that sort of money lying around, I missed out on the 100 mil lotto. The quote included a steering overhaul. I was thinking it would be just as clever to find a power steering rack, get it overhauled and have that fitted.
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:15 pm
by Brumbyowner
El Freddo, I thought about doing it myself, I am just a bush mechanic, the bit I know is enough to make me dangerous!!!