Missed gear changes

[waxer]

G'day all ,some advice appreciated.I have just got my 1994 Defender 110 back after a complete gearbox rebuild and new clutch etc .Problem,the change from 2nd to 3rd is really touchy ,hard to describe but if I am not spot on it seems to lightly touch 1st or go into 5th gear .All other aspects of the gearbox seem fine and most of the time if I am careful it goes in.But I don't remember it being this touchy before.Do I just need some driver education(had the defender for 2 years but been driving for 45 years) or should I be talking to the mechanic .....Thanks

[Blknight.aus]

bias plate/springs not setup correctly

[wrinklearthur]

G'day all ,some advice appreciated.I have just got my 1994 Defender 110 back after a complete gearbox rebuild and new clutch etc .Problem,the change from 2nd to 3rd is really touchy ,hard to describe but if I am not spot on it seems to lightly touch 1st or go into 5th gear .All other aspects of the gearbox seem fine and most of the time if I am careful it goes in.But I don't remember it being this touchy before.Do I just need some driver education(had the defender for 2 years but been driving for 45 years) or should I be talking to the mechanic .....Thanks
Hi there

Explain the problem to your mechanic, as the apparatus to centralise the gearlever isn't set correctly.

Cheers Arthur

[waxer]

Yep thanks for the replies ,it was the plate /springs not quite set up properly.Seems ok now and hopefully it will remain that way as everything loosens up...Cheers