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Hi
I’m looking for some help. I have a plus 8, fitted with the R380 gearbox.
After a sudden deterioration in gear selection I carried out some research. The problem was symptomatic of the locking grub screw on the remote shift becoming loose, so after removing the seats, tunnel & gearbox housing I found the grub screw to be ok - however one of the legs on the remote bias spring has broken & I am struggling to find a part number - can anyone give me a clue - I believe this remote shift is the same as that fitted to the Rover SD1 ?
1999 Morgan Plus 8. 3.9 ....
1961 Alvis TD21 Series1 3 Litre Auto....
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The SD1 was fitted with with the LT77 gearbox
R380 is Range Rover/ Sherpa van
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That's correct but Morgan use the same remote shift for both the LT77 & the R380, ive since discovered the part number is UKC5394, however im struggling to to find a one
1999 Morgan Plus 8. 3.9 ....
1961 Alvis TD21 Series1 3 Litre Auto....
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Have you tried Rimmer Bros.?
1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
1996 Plus 4 4seater
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
2014 Plus 8
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There is a few interesting points to watch out for on the gearbox particulary if you have the gearbox cabin mounted covers removed you should consider... Check the remote gear selector rubbers they often harden and perish and make gear selection more difficult ...replace with poly bushes. Check the gear selector 'cup' for damage or fatigue as the mounting tab breaks off... See photos below, I do have a supplier and part no for the poly bushes ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50146686746_0e69ca3bff_o.jpg) Untitled by Robert & Ali Davies, on Flickr ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/1779/44008463221_eedd0f9988_o.jpg) IMG_1358 by Robert & Ali Davies, on Flickr ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/1791/29071187217_a3d6bf9342_o.jpg) IMG_1363 by Robert & Ali Davies, on Flickr ![[Linked Image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/929/44008462481_e32177941f_o.jpg) IMG_1359 by Robert & Ali Davies, on Flickr
Morgans 1934 MX, 1947 Series 1, 1956 +4 TR4, 2000 +4 T16
Triumph Herald 1969 13/60
Morris 1970
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Rob I had the same problem with the cup on my +4. Rimmer's eventually supplied one. Short term I did something similar but with pop riveting.
JohnV6
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The cup is rarer than hen’s teeth. Mine suffered the tab breaking and I tried everywhere I could to get a replacement. It had been welded back already by a previous owner. Nobody, even Rimmers and other specialists had any.
I had to make a new bracket to hold it in place. I also put a few drops of oil down the top to reduce friction stressing it.
Everyone with the same gear selector in owners clubs for Cobra,TVR, everyone else with R380 boxes would love replacements.
I reckon there is potential for someone with the equipment to make them to get some trade. The tab is the weakness so strengthening lugs would help.
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I must admit I had given up on Rimmers and I think about 6 months later one arrived, but that was years ago.
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Looks like I'll need a bit of spring steel rod & cast my mind back to my apprenticeship to hone the limited blacksmith skills they taught me?
1999 Morgan Plus 8. 3.9 ....
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Yes smudger1, a fun project. You could try a 3D printer as per Bonesie!
Wow! Did I just think of that? A man maths idea to justify buying one!
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