Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi my minor had a very sloppy gear lever , I have seen a rubber o ring type thing listed which goes on bottom of lever ? is this problem really this easily cured ? or is there more to it

i think that just stopps it rattling

that would be a start maybe I just need longer arms

1098 or 948 gearbox? If the 948 lever is used in the 1098 box that gives a very sloppy selection.

"Don't worry, they all do that Sir!"

Giving it an oil change will help, it does make a noticeable difference.

Take the lever out and have a look - there should be a plastic bush on the end and a spring, as well as the O ring. See items 22/23/24.... http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewP ... exID=17075

IslipMinor wrote:1098 or 948 gearbox? If the 948 lever is used in the 1098 box that gives a very sloppy selection.

I can second that!
Regards
Declan

Here's the difference between the two gear levers. I didn't realise there was any until I could not engage reverse in my 1275 box. The upper lever is the one to use for the 1098/1275 box, the lower for the 948 As has been said above, check for the presence of the 'O' ring and plastic cup which the end of the gear lever fits into. Also make sure there is a small anti- rattle spring and plunger pressing on the side of the gear lever from the neck of the gearbox extension otherwise the stick will vibrate like mad.

If this fails to make it better the fault may be down to excessive wear in the selector forks.

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Thanks for all the response I will check the gearlever and change the oil as I don't know when it was last done
I'm hoping to get it on the road for a couple of months this year and then tuck it away and maybe do a couple of events next year ., I don't think it will be a show winner but very presentable is my aim