Clay's Fabulous Big Exciting Kooky adventure

[In the Shed]

Hope you left him a big oil stain on his Ferry

[Errol62]

Evans Head

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[62ekute]

There you go

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[Errol62]

Thanks.

Lost first and reverse gears on a hill start in Evans Head. I was able to get going by slipping the clutch but doesn't bode well for Sydney driving.

I'm heading for Coffs Harbor on the M1. I don't suppose anyone has a spare crash box I could "borrow"? I only need half of it really (not really).

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[Harv]

I’ve got any crashie bits you need, but no full spare box.

Cheers,
Harv

[Brett027]

Hi Clay, I've got a grey one too if you can make it that far and that's the box you need. Sounds like selector?

[Errol62]

Thanks fellas. Made it to Coffs but not sounding good now second is grindy and rumbly. Sydney still 500km away. Will see if I can get a box closer. Got half a dozen back at Willunga.

Checked in to a motel at Park Beach. Time for a long hot shower.

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[ardiesse]

Clay,

I could lend you "Found Object"'s gearbox. Or we could do a lightning gearbox rebuild if you pull it out. I've got clusters and 1st-reverse sliding gears at home. The only major obstacle for you is the uphill bit at the M1 - Pacific Highway southbound exit, if the lights turn red. From there to my place is all downhill.

Rob

[ardiesse]

Drain and refill the gearbox oil as a first measure, then cross your fingers. Top gear never fails, but starting off in top is tricky.

[Brett027]

Oh, grindy and rumbly sounds a bit more serious than selectors. Pity Rob and Harv are not a bit closer.

[Errol62]

Sounds like a plan Rob. I can always get a tow if I get that close.

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[Brett027]

You might be needing those wipers too for later in the week.

[Errol62]

At least they are working now

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[Errol62]

Consolation

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[Brett027]

Yum. You've done well there