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svm99 · 07-12-2024, 03:03 PM

I do check the fit of the 81A synchro ring on both the input and 2nd gear. Besides checking the gap also be sure the ring fits squarely on the taper, I find numerous rings which “rock back and forth” when fitted to the gear taper. Different rings fit differently!
Good luck.

07-12-2024, 03:03 PM	#8
svm99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garlic Country of CA Posts: 557	Re: 2nd gear and the synchro I do check the fit of the 81A synchro ring on both the input and 2nd gear. Besides checking the gap also be sure the ring fits squarely on the taper, I find numerous rings which “rock back and forth” when fitted to the gear taper. Different rings fit differently! Good luck.