the remote control shaft on the yellow beasts remote box is quite sloppy ... the box was working well and felt quite positive when it was in, but when out this shaft seems excessively sloppy..is there a bush that slogs out at the top where the shaft comes out of the diff casing. it may feel worse because the remote housing is disconected, but it seems way to sloppy..
anyone experienced this??

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Yes there are 2 bushes (1/2" bore) in the diff housing, with a grease nipple in between that defies most efforts to reach (when installed)..
Easiest way I know to get them out is run a 9/16" UNF tap into them, then stick a 1/2" rod in there and thump it with a BFH. Repeat for other end..
Also measure the shaft that goes thru them- if badly worn go find another. I think new are NLA now.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

cheers Doc much appreciated.. i have a few spare boxes so should find the bits i need.. next question is a 4th shift type i have remote, rod, and pudding stick and a 4th that looks like a remote housing with a plate on the botom that has a half round opening at the rear?? whats this??

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Maybe it's a Moke, some had a strange shift setup. Got pic??

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

if you can hang about for 5 mins ill go and get a pic now

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Weird one that one? Not seen it before and would love to know myself what it is?

Cheers
Aaron

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Diff housing looks like a standard remote type, I can't really see what's under it.
But the bellcrank looks strange from that pic...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

the hole on the top of where the remote unit attaches is usually has a tin cover rivited over it on remoteboxes... this is open and has a chunky lever end that flaps up through it.. gear stick of some sort is supposed to go up the hole at the end..
sorry best extra pic i took

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A connection onto there thru the top slot will only give shift movement in the fore & aft direction. To move across the gate the shift shaft up thru the diff housing needs to be rotated.
Maybe it's just a remote, & that bellcrank is upside down..???

BTW many remotes never had a tin plate over the top. They added it later to stop spare parts and crap falling in.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

this was one of 5 complete motors i got from the closing mini wreckers.. i have no history on it but was told it was a good runner..motor is 998
heres an angle showing its similarity to remote type behind... and a pick looking up the hole

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That is the 4 synchro remote magic wand set up missing the gear stick.

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what does it come from??

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Found in early 70's Mokes and Clubman Vans, sorry don't know the years, presumably just prior to rod change boxes coming in.

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thanks justminis cheers..

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