Carrier shifting issue

[Michael R.]

Points made by Rob, but before cutting the speed change gate, inspect and test for:
1)Bent CTL 4950. Inspect also for excessive wear or corrosion that have lead to removing material inside the adapter socket.
2)CTL 4950 not replaced with upgraded replacement . . . if not a correct orignal MK-II* part, i.e.: supplied from a donor.

Performing the speed change test may assist to determine if the CTL 4950 is bent, or simply not properly installed on the shift lever. You could place a straight edge against the long side of the adapter to visually inspect it. Post war workshop modifications are observed with a section of angle iron welded on the narrow length of the adapter arm.

Have a look at the opposite side (male stub) to inspect the amount of wear inside the slot on the upright support bracket at the location the stub contacts the support bracket, as well as making sure the modification has been correctly installed on the support bracket and is properly held down by the two transmisssion top bolts.

I wager it is #1, with a pinch of the short side male portion inside a worn guide bracket.


Assumptions: the shifter forks are correct, and no internal issue with the transmission exists.