Re: [MV] M-38 Transmission

Joe Foley (redmenaced@yahoo.com)
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:40:09 -0400 (EDT)

Are you sure about the condition of the bushing that goes on the
transmission input shaft where it fits into the flywheel? I'm not sure
if that could be the problem but it might be a place to look.

Joe F.

--- Ranger3id@aol.com wrote:
> List:
>
> I've got a recurring problem with the
> transmission/clutch on my 52 M-38. I
> had it rebuilt last summer by a reputable guy on
> Cape Cod. However, not too
> long after, I noticed a problem where the gears
> would grind slightly when
> shifting into second. It seemed as though the
> clutch was not completely
> disengaging and was still spinning. I check the
> operators manual, and it
> suggested tightening the tension on the clutch
> cable. I did, and the problem
> seemed to go away. However, it returned. There are
> days where I'll tighten
> the cable, and it will shift like a dream. I'll take
> it for a 1/2 hour spin,
> and by the time I return, you couldn't force it into
> gear, even at a dead
> stop. Any similar experiences? I've now got the
> cable tight as it will go
> (the jam nut won't go down any further). Could the
> cable be stretching?
>
> Any suggestions would be helpful.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris DeWitt
>
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