Closure (sort of) to gearbox jumping out of reverse

[MattRuch]

On a previous topic, I mentioned the gearbox in my 69 Morris saloon 1098/4-speed was jumping out of reverse and I was having to hold the gearbox lever when I was reversing..

I was guided towards obtaining some parts to try, rather than pulling the gearbox.

I ordered the gear lever, new gaiter, the anti-rattle kit (containing the spring, plunger for underneath the gear lever, and the brass plug and washer) and two-u-joints (unrelated to this issue) for 44 quid-including carriage from DSN Classics in Attleborough.

I replaced the bits today.

The gearbox will still jump out of reverse, but now only at the beginning of backing up whilst I'm letting out the clutch. I could not make it jump out once I was moving and had my hand off the gearbox lever. Simply holding the lever until I have started to move backwards seems to work...I think I can live with that.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm off in the monsoon to head to Oxburgh hall to meet up with an MG group out on a tour of the countryside today.

Again, thank you

[bmcecosse]

Good to hear DSN are still around. They certainly used to do good deals on Mini parts. It sounds as if the reverse gear is not fully engaging - and then when you move it does fully engage. But - if you can live with it as is, that's certainly easier than pulling the box! Hope you have your ignition well water-proofed for the flooding!

[MattRuch]

Yes...good prices, fast delivery and very personable customer service.