27-11-2020, 06:32 AM
(This post was last modified: 27-11-2020, 06:40 AM by Bob Culver.)
The 1st gear on 4 speed boxes is very heavily proportioned compared with many later and more powerful cars. On frail boxes gross misuse can shed a tooth which would be apparent as a click or knock. (Morris 1000). Ramming into gear may chip the edge but I suspect a quick forceful action probably less harmful than less positve fumblings. Most straight cut gears a re chipped on the edge to some extent.
When young I used to waste hours meticulously cleaning parts, pondering ideal lubricants, changing greases etc. But the steering box is just simple bearings and a thck mcheap engine oil added will reach key parts. Solid old grease can stay for the ride. Metal dust will find its way to the bottom.
When young I used to waste hours meticulously cleaning parts, pondering ideal lubricants, changing greases etc. But the steering box is just simple bearings and a thck mcheap engine oil added will reach key parts. Solid old grease can stay for the ride. Metal dust will find its way to the bottom.