Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Robin Craig]

So I was sent some pictures overnight that should once again make Peter quite happy. This is the work and solutions of Gerry Foster, a very talented local mechanic and personal friend.

I am writing what he discussed he would do and explaining it as best as I can.

The shifter assembly had several problems. One was the top spring was not contained and was able to poke out through the upper cap. A washer was domed and then reamed out to size and TIG welded into place and cleaned off.

The shifter rod itself did not index onto the pin in the mouth of the housing, it had way too much play. Gerry and I discussed options, he spoke of milling that out to match a newly made pin that he would make and fasten into the side to tighten it up.

The overall effect will be that the rods for each gear will move in and out as designed and not stay hung up so two gears try to engage at the same time which had led to fourth gear being blocked from engaging.

Personally I think it al looks much tighter and cleaner. I am sure if Gerry is happy with it then Peter will be also.

I would assume Thursday night will be a return trip to Cherry Valley on the County and see this fitted back in and Peter made a happy man.