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Discussion in '348/355' started by Bertil, Aug 11, 2014.

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  1. Bertil

    Bertil Karting
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    #1 Bertil, Aug 11, 2014
    I have noticed a "clicking" sound from the stick/gate when changing gear from 3:rd to 4:th gear on my 348. Can it be a bad adjustment of the stick? I have just done a engine out major.
    Regards
    Bertil
     
  2. John_K_348

    John_K_348 F1 Rookie

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    #2 John_K_348, Aug 11, 2014
    Make sure the gate is tightened down all the way. Maybe check the boot inside as well?
     
  3. Bertil

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    #3 Bertil, Aug 11, 2014
    Yeah, the gate is tight and the boot is new. Funny thing is, the clicking sound comes just when I change gear from 3:rd to 4:th. The gears are very smoth since I changed the gear box oil to the Red Line oils.
    Bertil
     
  4. John_K_348

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    #4 John_K_348, Aug 11, 2014
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    Hmm, I just lubed my cable ends and connections from above and below. If you can, see where the cable ends are in that position. I suspect it's right side forward, left side back since that's the way the lever is moved. I did this several times to work the teflon spray into the cable guides. It has helped a bit without taking them off the car. Maybe one of the joints is loose in there? You may be able to see it from the turret above. In fact, if the major was just done, it may be loose at the rear, transmission side. Bummer, have to lift the car.
     
  5. bosshog8

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    #5 bosshog8, Aug 11, 2014
    I don't know which cable works what but it sounds like perhaps one of the cables is behaving badly. I would start my investigation there.
     
  6. Bertil

    Bertil Karting
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    #6 Bertil, Aug 12, 2014
    Thanks guys.
    It was the rubber boot. It was kinda slipped under the gate AND on the stick. An easy fix.
    As someone here use to say: Do it once and do it right.....Easy to say...but difficult to do when all fingers sometimes are thumbs....
    Thanks again
    Bertil
     
  7. John_K_348

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    #7 John_K_348, Aug 12, 2014
    Awe man, I thought of it but didn't mention it! Good save. :)
     

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