Hi there,
I have a 4 synchro remote change box, with a Magic wand gear lever, fitted to my Moke, I think the motor was originally in a Van?
The problem i have is that the gear change is very loose, and I have excess play in the selector rod that comes out from the top of the diff housing.
I removed the bottom cover and found that the lever is worn on the ball where it fits into the locating pad, and is almost worn into a circle.
The question I have is, is it possible to get new bushes for the selector rod, and how do I remove the old one?, and would it be possible to weld the damage on the lever and re-surface it?
Or does anyone have a servicable lever they do not want anymore?
Any help appreciated!!
Thanks

The bronze bushes for the selector shaft are still available I think (#2A3502, 2 of,) but not sure about building up the shaft with weld beads. I think the metal would be to soft to take the wear.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

O.k thanks for that, but how do I remove the old bushes, and what would you suggest regarding the lever??

Obviuosly, you will need to remove the engine/bear box and then the shaft. The bushes are a press fit in the housing and easily removed with a drift and BFH.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

Has anyone got or know where to get a serviceable magic wand gear lever????

The bushes are available but they are too slack on even a new shaft, I made my own bushes from LG2 bronze bar.
Bushes wear more than the shaft does. If shaft is worn I go find a better one.
Grease it well, it's a bastard to get a gun onto once it's in the car.

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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.

Thanks Doc,
What is your opinion on the gear lever, do you think it would be o.k to repair the wear with weld, or do you think I should try to find a better one?