Originally Posted by sammies

hmmm...too much play or something is binding... that got me thinking...

there is a spacer/washer that goes between the 2 bearings (the bearing in the 2-speed bearing block and the 2nd speed spur gear)... i believe it is 1mm thickness

I lost this spacer/washer... so i used shims... however, when i put a total of 1mm shims between the 2 bearings, i find that the locking pin rubs against the flanged bearing (the one that is in the 2nd speed spur gear)... so i reduced the shims to 0.6mm worth which, i find, gave me minimal play and the locking pin does not rub against the flanged bearing... however, could this be the source of my problem?

With regards to not maintaing the 1-way bearing so often... i will definitely give that a try as well...

Will try both seperately so that there is at least a logical troubleshooting/process of elimination...

this problem is really driving me nuts, not to mention burning a hole in my wallet...

thanks all for the valuable feedback.