H55 slipping out of 5th

[Zekester]

lost of posts on high mileage H55 5 speeds slipping out of 5th gear when they are "worn out"...what exactly wears out? can it be replaced/repaired?

 

[Roberto]

i thought i read a post somewhere that whatever part is the problem that it could be heated and bent inwards so this doesnt happen? I am about to get my H55F rebuilt and would like to know prior to

R

 

[Zekester]

Calling Poser...he will know : )

 

[crushers]

okay, the problem is the splines on the output shaft and the 5th gear hub engage about 3/16" (poor engineering from factory) and all this stress eventually wears the splines to the point that they do not hold any longer. you can buy a new hub or you can heat the fork and bend it towards the tranny 1/4"...

this has worked for me...

 

[Roberto]

Crushers, appreciate it! Do you know how much this hub would cost new? I am getting ready to rebuild my H55F.

R

 

[crushers]

talk to Dan at 4wheelauto.com he sells them new...
BUT you still need to make sure the hub is seating properly...

 

[Roberto]

will do thanks brother, I order alot of stuff from him, actually just got my new precup chambers today for my 3B head. Thats all my machine shop was waiting for to finish rebuilding my engine.

R

 

[Zekester]

When I get the 5 gaea out, I'll bring it to your place, you can show me the trick....