H55F pulled from a wreck, condition unknown, doing a rebuild job.
Trying to make a judgement about the condition of the synchros on 1st and 2nd.
FSM says 1st gear minimum 32.5mm, but I have 30.8, and 2nd gear minimum 38, but I have 35.4mm.
A new 1st/2nd synchro is about $800 AUD. It's not part of the rebuild kits, so are they not regularly replaced?
Will a new synchro really sit that much higher?
I thought the grooves in the brass would be worn away if it was worn out? Maybe not?
Does all the wear occur to the brass, or will the gear be worn also, and therefore a new synchro may not do much?
When pressing down by hand and attempting to turn, they do exert a nice grip to the gear, but is this any indication?
Do you all just use the factory specs to make your judgement, or do you have other methods?
Trying to make a judgement about the condition of the synchros on 1st and 2nd.
FSM says 1st gear minimum 32.5mm, but I have 30.8, and 2nd gear minimum 38, but I have 35.4mm.
A new 1st/2nd synchro is about $800 AUD. It's not part of the rebuild kits, so are they not regularly replaced?
Will a new synchro really sit that much higher?
I thought the grooves in the brass would be worn away if it was worn out? Maybe not?
Does all the wear occur to the brass, or will the gear be worn also, and therefore a new synchro may not do much?
When pressing down by hand and attempting to turn, they do exert a nice grip to the gear, but is this any indication?
Do you all just use the factory specs to make your judgement, or do you have other methods?