Hi-Low range problem

[HorseBreaker 0]

Hi Guys: I'm brand new to this forum but it looks great. I've been running a C121 for years doing a bit of contract work with it, from the day I bought it the transmission was noisey but it never got any worse.

A few months ago I had the chance of a C125 which I thought would be great for spares, I bought it but when I got it home I found the 8 speed transmission had no low range, not knowing what the problem was & fearing bit of metal loose in the bottom, I decided to dismantle the unit.

I took advice from a local Wheel Horse Repair Shop Manager who told me I would have to be very dedicated to attempt the operation.

Not being one to be beaten without a fight I removed the unit & dismantled it which was surprisingly straight forward.

The range selector was unfortunately one of the very last components to be removed from the case, but the problem was easily fixed.

I have now repaired two of these transmissions with with the same problem.

The range selector fork is made of what appears to be mild steel which is welded to a mild steel sleeve which slides onto a shaft, the fault is that this component breaks, probably from the shift being forced, the remedy is to weld it back together or buy a new selector which I am told is around

[Save Old Iron 1,566]

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[KB9LOR 4]

Nice info, will be sure to add to my repair info drawer!

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[chazm 413]

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for the info

Chaz :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

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[Duff 206]

HorseBreaker, ! Glad you found us, and thanks for the tip!

BTW, where do you hail from?

Duff :notworthy:

[Indy w h 5]

Hey glad you joined

Indy

[Coadster32 793]

:notworthy: Pretty darn good first post if you ask me! Thanks for the tip.

[tgranthamfd 29]

:notworthy: And thanks for the information.

[bitten 134]

Hello and :notworthy:

[Polaris2007 4]

Yep, Horsebreaker is right on the money. The EXACT SAME thing happened to my '77 C-120 8-speed. I disected it, changed all the seals and gaskets, installed the new shift fork (cost about $30) and I was good to go.