VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hi all.The other week was probably the second time in a month that I had tried to put the z into reverse with it stalling. Then once I start it up again I can't select any gear but 5th and the car drives forward in neutral like it was in first. About 2 weeks previously it did this and we took it apart and found there was something wrong with the detents in the gearbox and assumed the selector fork wasn't working. Upon closed inspection none of the shafts had been lubricated. Supposedly that was all resolved and only the second time driving it since the fix it happened again? No idea what is going on. Its a 260z dog box that was supposedly built by a gentleman by the name of Peter Hall. I have been told that I should just got and by and RB25 box for the amount I am paying someone to constantly remove and inspect the gearbox, but I just want to figure out what is wrong with it and resolve it. Honestly the car has been in the shop more times than it has been driven haha and I am starting to get sick of the tow companies knowing me by name! Any ideas what it could be? Something drying out the box I have no idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Who are you taking it to?Pull the box & take it down to Les to sort it out properly. gav240z and VintageNissanEnthusiast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 A friends fathers shop in Mornington! I will see how we go this time around hopefully the issue can be resolved. If not then I will be towing it out to Warragul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Stop fussing around and Just take it to Warragul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 A friends fathers shop in Mornington! I will see how we go this time around hopefully the issue can be resolved. Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 13, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2016 Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. but we see it all to often, especially with cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is it one of Peter Halls modfied boxes,? or, is first is to the left and down, reverse is to left and up, Second in middle and up, third is in middle and down, fourth is to right and up, fifth to right and down? The selector striker may have bent, and is just fouling on the selector rod forks. This one might be one of Locky's favourites,,,,, another doubled roll pin jobbie! VintageNissanEnthusiast and PB260Z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. I'm completely bonkers.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) I'm completely bonkers.................... ? Edited June 14, 2016 by Lurch ™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 14, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 14, 2016 ? You have the most amusing taste in music VintageNissanEnthusiast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 You have the most amusing taste in music Don't think that's music!!But I do keep doing the same thing over and over and would like a different result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Hi all. The other week was probably the second time in a month that I had tried to put the z into reverse with it stalling. Then once I start it up again I can't select any gear but 5th and the car drives forward in neutral like it was in first. About 2 weeks previously it did this and we took it apart and found there was something wrong with the detents in the gearbox and assumed the selector fork wasn't working. Upon closed inspection none of the shafts had been lubricated. Supposedly that was all resolved and only the second time driving it since the fix it happened again? No idea what is going on. Its a 260z dog box that was supposedly built by a gentleman by the name of Peter Hall. I have been told that I should just got and by and RB25 box for the amount I am paying someone to constantly remove and inspect the gearbox, but I just want to figure out what is wrong with it and resolve it. Honestly the car has been in the shop more times than it has been driven haha and I am starting to get sick of the tow companies knowing me by name! Any ideas what it could be? Something drying out the box I have no idea? I had a look at a gearbox in at Les's today that had the cases off. After a bit of a conflab with Les, we determined that some when you've selected 1st, the selector finger has then moved out of the 1st/2nd rails (who knows how or why) & you've unwittingly selected the 5th/Rev rail. Hence you've selected 2 gear at once which makes the car stall. Something is going on with the selector finger & how it runs in the selector rails. But what I've just typed is all anecdotal anyway... You are still going to pull the box, take it to your mates dad, who still won't find anything, put it back together & give it back to you even though the problem hasn't been found. You'll then be even MORE annoyed that you've spent MORE time & money in not finding the problem, when you should have just taken it to Les to repair in the first place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 But I do keep doing the same thing over and over and would like a different result. For someone who is into physics... CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Hey Dat2Kman, First is Up Left, Reverse is down far right. Haha Lurch you do make a very convincing case! I guess it's because its someone I know that I think they would be able to resolve it. Maybe wishful thinking. Maybe because I paid them once and it didn't work and I like the idea of not paying again to get it re fixed, it's definitely naive. Also I don't have the facilities to take gearbox out and transport it to Warragul. I could potentially get the Z towed but I'm pretty sure the going rate of that would be close to another Z? Unless you know a cheap tow? If it was going in for the gearbox it would be there for a tune as well. ps although I don't listen to the guy, this is probably a bit better than that one haha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPpxxrl0xhM Edited June 14, 2016 by VintageNissanEnthusiast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 14, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 14, 2016 I had a look at a gearbox in at Les's today that had the cases off. After a bit of a conflab with Les, we determined that some when you've selected 1st, the selector finger has then moved out of the 1st/2nd rails (who knows how or why) & you've unwittingly selected the 5th/Rev rail. Hence you've selected 2 gear at once which makes the car stall. Sounds very very familar happened to me on another car luckily that car had sideloaded forks so was able to be fixed with the gearbox in place. VintageNissanEnthusiast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 For someone who is into physics... That's actually the point. I do the same thing over and over knowing what the result will be but wanting or expecting a different result. But it is always the predicted result. Physics. PB260Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Guess what James... VintageNissanEnthusiast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) haha i've spoken with Les, the secret is out! Edited June 20, 2016 by VintageNissanEnthusiast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yeah I believe he'd spoken to you already.Pretty bizarre reason that was causing it - best keep it between the 3 of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yeah understandable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Once she is going and back in business you are going to have to organise another BBQ mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 20, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2016 The mind boggles VintageNissanEnthusiast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 A bit of this a bit of that! Essentially only someone who knows there stuff could have figured it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 20, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2016 A bit of this a bit of that! Essentially only someone who knows there stuff could have figured it out! Gearboxes tend to be like that.One more reason to go to the experts first time VintageNissanEnthusiast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageNissanEnthusiast Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Lesson learned! CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.