• The Roadster Factory Recovery Fund - Friends, as you may have heard, The Roadster Factory, a respected British Car Parts business in PA, suffered a total loss in a fire on Christmas Day. Read about it, discuss or ask questions >> HERE. The Triumph Register of America is sponsoring a fund raiser to help TRF get back on their feet. If you can help, vist >> their GoFundMe page.
  • Hey there Guest!
    If you enjoy BCF and find our forum a useful resource, if you appreciate not having ads pop up all over the place and you want to ensure we can stay online - Please consider supporting with an "optional" low-cost annual subscription.
    **Upgrade Now**
    (PS: Subscribers don't see this UGLY banner)
Tips
Tips

BN2 Shift Lever Bushing Replacement

Share this page

J

jimmyr

Member
Country flag
Offline
The shift lever on our BN2 is a little sloppy due to the nylon/brass bushing on the end of the shift lever. Since my carpeting on the tunnel is glued down very well I would like to change the bushing from the top. Are there any tricks to doing this through the top? I noticed in the parts book there are spacers and gaskets under the top plate, can they be reused if they are not torn? Any difference between the nylon or brass bushings?
 
C

CraigC

Jedi Trainee
Country flag
Offline
The seal and spacers sit on studs, so you shouldn't have any problems unless the seal sticks to the underside of the retainer cup.

As long as the carpet is only glued to the tunnel, and not the floor panels, you shouldn't have any trouble removing the tunnel.
 
OP
J

jimmyr

Member
Country flag
Offline
When the tunnel was put in it was very well sealed to the firewall and the floor, so removing it is a major problem. Although it can be removed I would like to know if it is possible to do it from the top without removing the tunnel.
 
C

CraigC

Jedi Trainee
Country flag
Offline
It will be harder to remove and reinstall the shift boot than removing and reinstalling the shifter.
By the way, I hope the carpet isn't glued to the tunnel. You need to be able to fold the right front back to check/fill the gearbox oil.
 
G

gladhill1937

Freshman Member
Offline
I'm not sure you're replacing the right part. Gear shift slop is almost always caused by wear on the lever locating bolt. Moss #103 and 104.
 
OP
J

jimmyr

Member
Country flag
Offline
I can feel the lever move around in the socket so I assumed it was the bushing which I have been told is a high wear item. Also, the shift boot is not sewed to the carpet, and is easy to removed exposing the hold down bolts.
 
Similar threads
Thread starter Title Forum Replies Date
d_valentino Looking for a shift lever for a BN2 Austin Healey 2
J BN2 shift bushing replacement Austin Healey 5
L Side shift transmission BN2 Austin Healey 0
bighealeysource Removal of side shift trans side cover on BN2 Austin Healey 9
bighealeysource Tranny question on BN2 side shift Austin Healey 6
timbn2 how big is a stock BN2 shift knob? Austin Healey 2
timbn2 looking for a bn2 shift knob.... Austin Healey 4
timbn2 BN2 shift knob question... Austin Healey 1
A BN2 Chassis Alignment Austin Healey 8
T 100 BN2 Possible Ignition Issue Austin Healey 7
B For Sale Too many Healeys - BN2, BN4, BT6, BJ7 For Sale Austin Healey Classifieds 0
B Thread Type and Size of BN2 Intake/Exhaust Studs Austin Healey 0
H BN7 and BN2 Lengths Austin Healey 3
Gundog61 BN2 Brake Drums Austin Healey 5
bighealeysource BN2 Master Cylinder Austin Healey 91
Martinld123 Steering Wheel Alignment [Lost centering on steering box 1956 Austin Healey, BN2] Austin Healey 14
MikeAH100M BN2 Tight Steering Austin Healey 4
3 Exhaust Manifold/Headers BN2 Austin Healey 16
Gundog61 BN2 Steering Box Leak Austin Healey 2
bighealeysource Changing Steering Box Lube (BN2) Austin Healey 9
Martinld123 Problems with my BN2 Temp Gauge reading Austin Healey 13
C Wanted Austin Healey BN2 100-4 Austin Healey Classifieds 2
Guido36 9k-Mile BN2 at Auction Austin Healey 13
B Austin-Healey 100 BN2 Electrical Diagram Austin Healey 0
MikeAH100M Oil Pump for BN2 Austin Healey 4
Martinld123 Healey 100 BN2 Water Pumps Austin Healey 9
bighealeysource Installing stainless steel brake hose on BN2 Austin Healey 5
Guido36 BN1/BN2 Sidescreens Austin Healey 0
5 Wanted Wanted Parts to convert BN2 from left hand drive to right hand drive Austin Healey Classifieds 0
roscoe Caving In [5-speed conversion for BN2] Austin Healey 29
Editor_Reid Oddities Found During BN2 Revival, Part 2 Austin Healey 6
Editor_Reid Oddities Found During BN2 Revival, Part 1 Austin Healey 4
3 BN2 clutch pedal and exhaust downpipe Austin Healey 14
S For Sale RARE FIND BN2-BT7 and? Trans Parts for Sale Austin Healey Classifieds 2
Martinld123 H Type Carburetors BN2 M version Leaking Fuel At Jet Bearing Area Austin Healey 18
J 100 bn1/bn2 id Austin Healey 26
wangdango BN2 wheel cylinders/rebuild/replace? Austin Healey 3
Z For Sale 1956 Austin Healey BN2 Factory hood Austin Healey Classifieds 0
D Wanted BN1 or BN2 Donor/Parts Car Austin Healey Classifieds 1
BoyRacer Steering Column Height Adjustment on BN2 Austin Healey 1
B Differences between BN2 and BN4 speedometer gears?? Austin Healey 7
C Wanted 100/4 BN2 1956 Le Mans side windows Austin Healey Classifieds 0
Martinld123 Fuel Tank Cap 100 BN2 Austin Healey 7
Martinld123 Just installed LED headlights in BN2 Austin Healey 15
aero3113 BN2 Front Chassis Rail Austin Healey 6
Jake For Sale FS: BN1/BN2 Kilmartin Chassis Repair Parts, New Austin Healey Classifieds 2
bighealeysource Wanted Looking for missing BN2 door and cockpit moldings Austin Healey Classifieds 0
bighealeysource Turn signal gremlins on BN2 Austin Healey 2
A BN2 Boot Lid Austin Healey 4
P BN2 new wood steering wheel install Austin Healey 5

Similar threads

Top