russ3120 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Drive back to brecon last night, changed down a gear, slowed down , stopped, waited , then over took a stationary car, changed up and as i got past the car OOOOOOOPS AAARRRGGGGHHHHHHH my gear stick is in 2 pieces. Can anyone help? Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Do you know where it has snapped? The main part of the stick just screws onto a short shaft that sticks out of the gearbox. Hasn't just come unscrewed has it? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 These should help ---- for R380 & LT77S [as shown below in that order] gear levers probably the joint between upper & lower sections has failed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 this is where it has snapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Time for a new lower gearlever then it's not difficult to change, glad the parts pages helped item 21 either FRC9668 upto gearbox number 55A 0119840H or FTC4026 from gearbox number 55A 0119840H to Chassis number LA 081991 [after that gearbox became a R380] you'll need to find your gearbox serial number & chassis number to be sure to order the correct part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 got both bits now, gonna try and get them welded together. Many thanks for the speedy replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 well the info is there if the welded lever doesn't work.hopefully it'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 this site is ACE, so glad i became a member, there is someone that is always willing to give info or advice. Many thanks WESTERN & Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I've never heard of a Disco gear stick snapping. Quite common on a series motor though. I was halfway across a river with someone elses wife in catflap and it snapped - beats using the "we've run out of fuel" trick Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 I've never heard of a Disco gear stick snapping. Quite common on a series motor though. I was halfway across a river with someone elses wife in catflap and it snapped - beats using the "we've run out of fuel" trick Les. Les you dirty old man Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 should this groove be here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Not sure, but it doesn't look very strong at that point, might be worth looking at a new one or a known good one to compare yours too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 Not sure, but it doesn't look very strong at that point, might be worth looking at a new one or a known good one to compare yours too. Sent the pic to Ashcrofts, got a speedy reply from Dave The groove should not be their, so back to the welder Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 That was a good idea hope it sorts the fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 should this groove be here? Hi Russ,, thats a very strange grove, I wonder what its function was meant to be? seen somthing like it on the clutch lever on my winch where a locking screw sits. still all's well that ends well Lawrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 someone must have stolen my wing mirror spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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