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Technical stuff => Transmission => Topic started by: Don Pedro on June 25, 2026, 08:22:14 PM

Title: new shift rods
Post by: Don Pedro on June 25, 2026, 08:22:14 PM

Everything went well during the Beta Berlina's first trip in Italy. A week after returning home, the shift rod snapped. We replaced the rods and reinstalled them. The Beta shifts again, though the action is stiff. That should improve as I drive it more...?

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Nigel on June 25, 2026, 09:54:49 PM

Your term 'shift rod' could mean many things.
Can you explain, perhaps with a photo, what actually snapped?

Nigel

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Don Pedro on June 25, 2026, 10:16:27 PM

See picture attached.

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Ferrit on June 26, 2026, 03:26:09 PM

I replaced all my bushes (plastic) and the bearing on the bell-crank, the link rod and bushes at the gearbox end and now its the best part of my car I think :-)  Go end to end, take it out, clean and replace and it will be all good

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Don Pedro on June 26, 2026, 03:43:27 PM

I did, but it feels a bit stif now. Wil it get better/smoother with time.....

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Nigel on June 26, 2026, 04:25:45 PM

Quote from: Don Pedro on June 26, 2026, 03:43:27 PM

I did, but it feels a bit stif now. Wil it get better/smoother with time.....

Yes, it will probably get better with time.

Thanks for the photo, but I'm still not knowing which part actually snapped.
Perhaps you can post the photo again with an arrow pointing to the spot?
This will help others in the future.

Regards
Nigel

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Don Pedro on June 27, 2026, 09:45:11 AM

See the pic.

Title: Re: new shift rods
Post by: Nigel on June 27, 2026, 10:03:24 AM

Thanks.
That explains it.

Nigel