not that interesting after last week's Tuesday but anyway: Sunday morning I
found the real reason for the above 'sound' of my (86 Quantum, 220kmi) 2nd
gear at half load: the 3rd gear on the main shaft touched the 2nd on the
pinion shaft. Both had .35mm axial play - already too much. Assuming they
had .1 when new, the clearance was just .5mm! Designed to break? or brake?
Now wondering if the van trans also are that tight...
Moral: If you hear your gears, look at them.
Mike, Germany
80 Westy
86 GL
86 Quantum