Andrew, i used two 5/8" inch bolts 12" long with nuts and washers and a flat piece of aluminum with three holes in it, a center hole large enough to fit over the first section of the end of the mainshaft a 3/8" hole on either side of it to slide the bolts through and into holes in the case tightening up the bolts compressing the shaft into the case releasing it from the bearing, removing the bearing from the case was a matter of "sacrifice" i didnt have the correct puller and was going to change the bearing anyway. you will have to remove the shaft in the lay gear so it falls out of the way, and also remove the reverse gear.

Hi Vette...

I checked the syncro rings and on my BJ8 they are made of steel, unlike the earlier cars. In fact they are perfect.

I suspect that the filings are from the 1/2 nd gear selector fork, which I can't seem to find a supplier. If there is anyone that can suggest a source.... that would be great.

- Andrew -

Sounds to me like your box is missing the three little detente balls and springs, this will cause the symptoms you describe.

healey nut, this is true, also even if the balls are there some weakening of the detent ball springs will also cause this problem, i just replace them.