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Gearshift snug placement
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:23 am
by Warmuthb
Where is the little rubber donut/ snug supposed to be placed? I would think it should be under the chrome plated top cover, between the top cover and the top spring cover. Maybe not. The chrome top cover has an oil hole and if the rubber snug would be below it, it would seem to get any oil added through the hole and soon deteriorate. Maybe not?
Thanks,
Brian
Re: Gearshift snug placement
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:10 am
by Stan Teitge
I thought the same as you but was informed by Doug Pelton that it sits on top of the chrome cover.
Doesn't look great but but seems to work , much like the rest of a TC.
Stan Teitge
TC 6680
MGB
1953 Chev Pickup
Re: Gearshift snug placement
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:19 pm
by Tom Wilson
It sits on top of the chrome cover but underneath the rubber gearbox cover. Most repro gearbox covers are shaped differently than original in this location and the rubber donut frequently pops out. Judicious fitting, trimming of the gearbox cover, and testing can result in a good fit so the donut acts properly as a seal.
Tom Wilson
Re: Gearshift snug placement
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:20 pm
by Warmuthb
Interesting....why then chrome plate the top cover only to cover with rubber. Not questioning the answers provided...just say'in!
Brian