cjhillman
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1979 Capri (Rolling Project) 1985 Escort mk3 (Daily)
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Jul 14, 2023 15:40:53 GMT
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Anyone know much about type 9 gear boxes? Mine is fine but when I’ve been driving for a while and especially if it is hot you find a bit of resistance when coming out of a gear (say going 2-3rd gear, 2nd is a bit sticky). Never had a problem going in to gear just needs the odd tug to come out!?
Could it be a linkage thing?
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Jul 14, 2023 19:03:46 GMT
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Type 9 doesn't have any external inkages, you could try removing the gearstick, lubing the ball / socket and the shift rod. I'd also check gear oil level and make sure it is the right gear oil with the correct addatives.
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Jul 14, 2023 19:17:31 GMT
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It may also be worth doing an oil change, depending on the mileage on the box. My Morgan has a Type 9 and I change the oil very 50,000 miles… it hasn’t been rebuilt yet with almost 180,000 miles on it.
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Ich habe kein Geld!
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Jul 14, 2023 20:49:15 GMT
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Type 9 doesn't have any external inkages, you could try removing the gearstick, lubing the ball / socket and the shift rod. I'd also check gear oil level and make sure it is the right gear oil with the correct addatives. A common problem with a T9 is the lack of a drain plug, and that it's not water tight. This leads to the bottom few mm being water and not oil. Water is not a good gearbox lubricant! |
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Dez
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Jul 14, 2023 22:00:45 GMT
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It’s likely a worn syncro, especially if it’s mostly second gear.
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mk2cossie
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Type 9 doesn't have any external inkages, you could try removing the gearstick, lubing the ball / socket and the shift rod. I'd also check gear oil level and make sure it is the right gear oil with the correct addatives. A common problem with a T9 is the lack of a drain plug, and that it's not water tight. This leads to the bottom few mm being water and not oil. Water is not a good gearbox lubricant! Well, I never knew that. Ford must have an aversion to drain plugs, as seemingly none of the automatics have one, and nor does the diff housing on mk1 and 2 Granadas  |
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