synchros

[alfasud driver]

Hello everyone

Iv'e resently brought a red 1983 alfasud ti (twincarb)
first and second synchros are stuffed, and i was wondering how much and how hard it would be to repair with the gearbox allready out of car.
Thanks all

also what petrol should it run on?

[genius]

Painful !!!

[87Sprint]

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Originally Posted by alfasud driver Hello everyone Iv'e resently brought a red 1983 alfasud ti (twincarb) first and second synchros are stuffed, and i was wondering how much and how hard it would be to repair with the gearbox allready out of car. Thanks all also what petrol should it run on?

[timh]

was wondering if anyone knows of a good alfa place to buy synchros etc. prefferably sydney but also australia wide

[budweiser_sud]

"The Spare Place" in Adelaide is excellent. Leo and Vito are dedicated enthusiasts themselves, and they have just about any alfa/fiat/lancia part that can wear out. If you are looking for trim/lights/etc, ask! They might have it Usually a better chance than most other places.

~Benjamin

[timh]

Thanks for responding, I'll look them up. Think its about time god created a second gear synchro for the boxers box that doesnt wear so quickly
cheers

tim

[futurealfaowner]

Here in Italy we use a method to be used with worn syncros gearboxes. It is called "DOPPIETTA". I'll try to explain: when you want to pass from the third to the second gear you have to press the clutch, put the lever in the neutral position, bring the engine at suitable revs, and then press the clutch again and engage the second gear. It's only a workaround but doing so you can use your worn gearbox without crunching and (most important) without overhauling it! Mario

[timh]

thanks for responding. I manage to change without it crunching when I'm potting around but this gearbox is for a race car and Id like to be able to do short sharp changes even though I only use second once or twice. The main reason im doing an overhaul is to get my head around it in case anything significant happens to it
cheers.

[alfasudinusa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by futurealfaowner Here in Italy we use a method to be used with worn syncros gearboxes. It is called "DOPPIETTA". I'll try to explain: when you want to pass from the third to the second gear you have to press the clutch, put the lever in the neutral position, bring the engine at suitable revs, and then press the clutch again and engage the second gear. It's only a workaround but doing so you can use your worn gearbox without crunching and (most important) without overhauling it! Mario