Agrace Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Have been experiencing a problem that is getting worse. I have a significant gear lever rattle in 2nd and 3rd when under load and less so, but also in 4th when going uphill. The noise mostly goes away when I hold the lever, but not ideal. Not sure if this just dampens the rattle. Is there a possible quick fix or is this gearbox recon time ($$$)? Thanks Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi Andrew, firstly check that you have spring and plunger (16 & 17) in stalled https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/clutch-transmission-drivetrain/gearboxes-components/gearboxes-external-components-tr2-4a.html Repack with grease the gear stick ball into its socket. £ If this doesn't sort it then you have wear in the box £££££££ Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agrace Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Will give it a try. Many thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilliman Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Always worth trying Rogers suggestion re the plunger & spring but from the description of 2nd & 3rd under load I fear it may not resolve your problem.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Try retarding the ignition a couple of degrees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAnderson Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 See also this link from 2009 Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Worth checking the front UJ on the propshaft just to rule it out. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Advance/retard adjustment does wonder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bnseven Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have a copy of a US dealer service bulletin which recommends that dealers put a short piece of rubber hose over the gearlever to dampen the rattle, I havent tried this yet as mine has just started rattling (post service where the timing was adjusted) Might try the retardation trick first, then the spring and in desperation the rubber hose damper... Has anyone else tried this?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 That could work. I noticed a difference between a rubber mounted gear knob and the threaded on version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agrace Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just an update. I replaced the spring on the gear lever. I bought both spring and plunger. but plunger did not fit into the hole and the old one looked fine. The old spring was broken in two and very compressed. I cut off 2 coils from the new spring, used the selotape and twist method to reinstall. What a difference. The gearbox is completely silent in 2nd and 3rd. There is still a slight vibration in 4th, but I can live with that. I'll retard timing and check UJ next. Thanks all for the great advice. Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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