gear selector shaft

Information relating to the Matchless G2 or AJS Model 14 250cc Lightweight
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Ian 14 G2
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gear selector shaft

Post by Ian 14 G2 »

I have just renewed the O rings on my gear box and have reassembled it, I have noticed that the end of the inner shaft that comes through the splined shaft my selector lever clamps to has a 1/4 bsf tapped hole,when I purchased the bike there was no bolt present and as the bike was a non runner I have not had it on the road to try it out to see that my gear change is working correctly , I would like to know why this is tapped and what is the purpose of this? The bike is a 1961 model 14 250cc.
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Stuoyb
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gear selector shaft

Post by Stuoyb »

The gear position indicator screws into there and lines up against the corresponding gear no. marks on the outer cover.
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1608
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Post by 1608 »

Don't worry no oil will leak from the threaded hole. You can make an indicator very easily with a thin piece of alluminium.
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