10CR Mechanical breakages

[Velocita Rosso]

On this run i said, I had never heard of so many dilemmas and mechanical problems, as against previous runs
It would be nice to see who suffered what and try and establish any common faults
This exercise would not be for mockery but for genuine analysis

We personally suffered with minor `ailments`
The gear stick became like a pudding stirring spoon
The Spitfire stick sits in the nylon ball/bush and has a spring and nylon `washer` with a metal `washer ` and retainer,holding the stick firm
With constant use/wear the spring had worn through the nylon `washer` allowing the stick to drop
Taking the carpets out and Philip modelling a new washer out of a spring water drinks bottle cap, we were able to reassemble and continue
The only other issue was, on the final run in we heard distinct noises from clutch release bearing and gearbox main shaft bearings
The overdrive was a bit suspect on certain parts of the route
So, new box,stick repair kit and may as well do the overdrive and clutch    

[heraldhabitat]

Lost the dynamo at Calais on return, got home ok, average 28mpg, 4 pints of oil, thats half less than last year due to new cylinderhead.