Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Thanks for your comments. For all the wrong reasons the Lynx has been quite neglected lately. My son Patrick and his family visited last week and we had to take out and play with the toys.

With luck we'll be off to the OMVA Bivouac in Odessa on the 17th of August.

Peter

Latest run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc8Cahk-oF8

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Getting ready for the OMVA Bivouac this weekend.

Peter


Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehuOuDsRz4oys,

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I'm starting to learn the finer details of the English term "fettling". I took the Lynx out for a spin before heading off to the Gatineau Air Show, when I found out that I could no longer engage fourth gear. After several attempts and severe grinding I trundled home in third.

I then attempted to adjust the clutch linkage with no success, I then talked over the problem with Robin Craig, who was able to persuade Gerry Foster to travel from Gananoque to try and resolve the issue.

In short order Gerry was able to determine that the issue was not with the clutch, but the shifter linkage, and zeroed in on the base of the shifter column which was corroded and sloppy. Partially rebuilt by myself.

The shifter column is now out and off for a proper rebuild.

Don't know where I would be without friends and MLU.

Peter

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[Robin Craig]

Peter,

I was happy to get Gerry involved, I realise Gatineau had been your goal, shame to miss the event but if your wagon gets properly sorted then I think that may have more merit.

I think things happened a lot faster than your bargained for, you almost seemed shocked at the end of the evening.

Lets hope the shifter gets fettled soon, Thursday night this coming week should be kept open, just in case he gets done by then.

[rob love]

I have dealt with one of those shifters myself. It is very prone to water coming into it from the top, turning the grease inside into mud. The one I dealt with had the bottom worn so bad the rails could turn.

[Peter Duggan]

Robin,

The right term for my reaction to Gerry’s work is “blown away”.

Thanks, Peter

[Robin Craig]

So I was sent some pictures overnight that should once again make Peter quite happy. This is the work and solutions of Gerry Foster, a very talented local mechanic and personal friend.

I am writing what he discussed he would do and explaining it as best as I can.

The shifter assembly had several problems. One was the top spring was not contained and was able to poke out through the upper cap. A washer was domed and then reamed out to size and TIG welded into place and cleaned off.

The shifter rod itself did not index onto the pin in the mouth of the housing, it had way too much play. Gerry and I discussed options, he spoke of milling that out to match a newly made pin that he would make and fasten into the side to tighten it up.

The overall effect will be that the rods for each gear will move in and out as designed and not stay hung up so two gears try to engage at the same time which had led to fourth gear being blocked from engaging.

Personally I think it al looks much tighter and cleaner. I am sure if Gerry is happy with it then Peter will be also.

I would assume Thursday night will be a return trip to Cherry Valley on the County and see this fitted back in and Peter made a happy man.

[Harry Moon]

I had my shifter pull out on the way to the Abbotsford airshow last month.
My problem was the threads on the cap were so worn out they would just let the big cap pop off at a bad time. no fix for the thread so i cut it with a hack saw and used a muffler clamp to hold it tight so it doesn't pop off. I like the idea of a thicker pin so that goes on the todo list and does anybody know a source or application for the big thread on cover?

[Gerry_Foster]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Guys,

I'm starting to learn the finer details of the English term "fettling". I took the Lynx out for a spin before heading off to the Gatineau Air Show, when I found out that I could no longer engage fourth gear. After several attempts and severe grinding I trundled home in third.

I then attempted to adjust the clutch linkage with no success, I then talked over the problem with Robin Craig, who was able to persuade Gerry Foster to travel from Gananoque to try and resolve the issue.

In short order Gerry was able to determine that the issue was not with the clutch, but the shifter linkage, and zeroed in on the base of the shifter column which was corroded and sloppy. Partially rebuilt by myself.

The shifter column is now out and off for a proper rebuild.

Don't know where I would be without friends and MLU.

Peter

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It was a pleasure to journey up and work on such a neat piece of history with yourself and Robin. It brings me great joy to be able to "repair" something these days. We live in such a throw away generation and as an automotive mechanic, things just are not made to be fixed anymore! To be able to re-machine parts in a mill that were once made by skilled craftsman completely by hand, designed on paper with a pencil.....this really is the reason I get involved in these type of projects! And for owners like Peter, who have a passion for their vehicles and a desire the return them to the way they were in service. Many days are spent diagnosing modern electronics and engineering/design flaws today, we as an industry have lost our way IMO. Simplicity, functionality and serviceability from this era of the Lynx and other MV's. 40 years from now, no one will be repairing the shifter in a Honda accord or Kia SUV......

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Gerry and Robin showed up on Thursday with a well rebuilt shifter tower which was installed in short order. However Gerry was disturbed by some of the sounds originating from the clutch. After removing the battery pack and access plate we were able to expose the top of the clutch assembly. This revealed a grease line to the release bearing that had come adrift and disintegrated along with the remnants of the release bearing hub (retainer). It appears that this was incorrectly assembled by someone who shall remain nameless (myself).
Bottom line is that the engine now has to be pulled, which entails a fair bit of work just to expose the engine.
This project was to keep me busy in my retirement and is doing so, still enjoying every moment.
I am now looking for a replacement "Hub-clutch release bearing", O9B 7561, which appears to used in other applications as well as in the Lynx. Should anyone know where I can source one, please let me know.

Peter


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[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I am now looking for a replacement "Hub-clutch release bearing", O9B 7561, which appears to used in other applications as well as in the Lynx. Should anyone know where I can source one, please let me know.

Peter

https://hagensautoparts.com/0820-09B-7561

[Grant Bowker]

I would expect a Ford part number to be 09B 7561 rather than O9B 7561 (number zero rather than letter "Oh"). A crude Google on that produces results for both a bearing and a hub for the bearing. The hub appears discontinued at Macs but available at Dennis Carpenter... The bearing appears available at several sources.

Sorry, I forgot to include the link to the Google I did. Interesting to see that doing the search now brings up this discussion as a result... https://www.google.com/search?source...=1568593924523

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Bottom line is that the engine now has to be pulled, which entails a fair bit of work just to expose the engine.

Peter, If it makes you feel any better, I just dropped the 300 pound nose armour off the Fox (after removing 31 1/2" round head slot screws and a few dozen smaller nuts and bolts) to access the clutch master cylinder that needs periodic servicing. I feel your pain!!

[Robin Craig]

Bruce,

was today your birthday? I know it was Peter's birthday, Happy Birthday.

[James P]

Originally Posted by Gerry_Foster

It was a pleasure to journey up and work on such a neat piece of history with yourself and Robin. It brings me great joy to be able to "repair" something these days. We live in such a throw away generation and as an automotive mechanic, things just are not made to be fixed anymore! To be able to re-machine parts in a mill that were once made by skilled craftsman completely by hand, designed on paper with a pencil.....this really is the reason I get involved in these type of projects! And for owners like Peter, who have a passion for their vehicles and a desire the return them to the way they were in service. Many days are spent diagnosing modern electronics and engineering/design flaws today, we as an industry have lost our way IMO. Simplicity, functionality and serviceability from this era of the Lynx and other MV's. 40 years from now, no one will be repairing the shifter in a Honda accord or Kia SUV......

Two things. 1. WELCOME to MLU and 2. awesome first post. You are old school and appreciate vehicles from a time long past which in this day and age speaks volumes. Again, welcome aboard.

[Gerry_Foster]

Originally Posted by James P

Two things. 1. WELCOME to MLU and 2. awesome first post. You are old school and appreciate vehicles from a time long past which in this day and age speaks volumes. Again, welcome aboard.

Thank you James.

I don't consider myself old school @ age 37, but I have been trained by and continually surround myself with people like minded and that could be considered that

I've been born and raised with tools in hand on the coat tails of my father, who is a life long heavy truck/ diesel mechanic.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Gerry and his sidekick Robin showed up tonight to determine what ailed the clutch function. When the engine was separated from the transmission Gerry was dumbfounded to find the clutch release bearing and retainer installed back to front by some nameless neophyte (myself). Gerry was quite surprised that the clutch functioned at all.

Fortunately the damage was limited to the release bearing and retainer. After a new bearing and retainer were installed, the engine remounted, a rear wheel was raised in the air and the clutch function was dry tested and now appears to function as advertised.

Now to reassemble the rest of the Lynx and wait on Gerry to live test all the functions before I take a victory lap.

Peter


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