Help! Need advice from Hobart N50 rebuilders/restorers...
Hello-First off, thanks to all Hobart N50 rebuilders/restorers who posted their work! I learned a lot from you guys and this is the number #1 source of knowledge and expertise. You guys rock!
Here is my dilemna...I completely disassembled an N50 with the purpose of changing its lubricant. I was able to clean the transmission and planetary. I throroughly check for cracks and worn teeth (gears) or any part that may necessary need it. This N50 looked to be in excellent condition. I assembled everything and noticed that it runs smooth and quiet on the 1st BUT not second and third. There seems to be some "shearing" (not sure if thats the right description" on 2nd and 3rd speed. I played around with the "adjustment screw" underneath the planetary but that didnt do anything. While the gear shifter has some "play", it becomes smooth and quiet when i put slight pressure.
I cant pinpoint if the noise is coming from the transmission or planetary.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice and suggestions...