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Putting into first gear problem
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Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:05 pmby GExS
Standard TV175, with an untouched gearbox. First gear sometimes is hard to go in. Gears cables and clutch replaced, both set correctly etc. Still the same problem, sometimes difficult to put into first gear. Before I start the strip down, any ideas on what could be worn on or around the gears?
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:03 pmby Andy B.L.C.
Play @ the head set end, a lot of disparate items can wear & cause headscratching...
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:01 amby Hat
plenty of good oil in the engine?
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:58 amby coaster
GExS wrote:...... Gears cables and clutch replaced, both set correctly etc. Still the same problem, sometimes difficult to put into first gear.
Most likely the clutch is dragging slightly, just try tightening the adjuster a little at a time and see if that helps. So long as you dont have to go so far that you cause clutch slip it'll be fine
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:09 pmby Warkton Tornado No.1
If the arm that clamps on to the gear selector cursor shaft is loose on the splines, or if there is excessive play in any part of the linkage, it will affect first gear mostly.
The design of the whole external linkage is not good IMO. Too many moving parts to wear.
The selector arm particuarly with it's tiny circlip, is best replaced with an (M5 to M6 usually) screw clamping rose type rod end bearing in turn connected to the gear change arm. That eliminates play completely.
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:29 pmby GExS
I finally got into the gearbox, the clutch basket and sliding dog were both worn so I replaced them and it now changes gear perfectly.
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:02 pmby MickYork
Nice to have an update on how it was resolved
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:10 amby hullygully
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Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:30 pmby missing lynx
MickYork wrote:Nice to have an update on how it was resolved
Yes nice to see some feedback more often than not advice is offered but we never find out what the solution was
Re: Putting into first gear problem
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:32 pmby Storkfoot
missing lynx wrote:MickYork wrote:Nice to have an update on how it was resolved
Yes nice to see some feedback more often than not advice is offered but we never find out what the solution was
Agree wholeheartedly. None of us learn then
