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[crackingcontinental]

Hi all,

I am hoping some wise soul can help me out. I have recently purchased a 1964 Crusader sports which was converted to a Continental GT sometime in the 80's. It has all correct GT parts fitted including the airflow race fairing. The 5 speed box is still in there but try as I may I can't seem to figure out and adjust the gearchange pawl mechanism so that I can select all 5 gears. I have replaced the kickstart pawl and inspected the gears and dogs and they are all fine. I have the manual and have read it and re-read it and attempt to set it as stated but still to no avail. The only wear I can see is on the ratchet mechanism pins that actuate on the backing plate....I gather these are supposed to be perfectly round??

Any help would be greatly appreciated guys.

Cheers

[Mark M]

Hi name far too long to repeat! If you go into Technical Notes on the left sidebar and open "250 Engine Rebuild" you will find a comprehensive explanation of how to assess the condition of the box and adjust it. It is also worth noting that the selector plate should have the number 5 stamped on it for the 5-speed box, the 4 speed version has no marking. This is a common error! There is a very helpful specialist group for the 250s at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Cru ... group/info

REgards, Mark

[crackingcontinental]

haha...Thanks Mark M. My original username was MJB but I cant seem to use that anymore. I have read the hosts 250 engine rebuild and am still none the wiser unfortunately. I'm sure there is just one simple trick I am missing or there is something more sinister happening. Yes my plate does have a 5 stamped on it so I can only assume all the bits are correct. Thanks for the link to the yahoo group, I will check them out.

Cheers