problem with sturmey archer 3 speed not engaging

[Tharg2007]

Anyone have any pointers for this issue.

Problem is with the 2nd gear, when switched to it the crank just spins freely as the gear hasn't engaged. Gear 1 and 3 are fine.

Thanks in advance.

 

[TheDoctor]

I trust you've set the adjustment correctly?

 

[MacB]

May I direct you to this superlative resource on the CTC forum put together by Graham. You can replace all the internals and parts/repairs can be source via Derek at Oldbiketrader:-

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34132

http://www.oldbiketrader.co.uk/

If you lack confidence to have a dig around yourself there're still a lot of LBS mechanics/owners that can strip and rebuild with ease.

 

[Tharg2007]

thats great, thanks, its probably the adjustment to be honest as I havent touched it since I bought it, probably just needs tweeking.

 

[tyred]

Have a look at Sheldon's guide to servicing the Raleigh 3-Speed. His method is different to what SA recommended and I find it works better.

http://sheldonbrown.com/english-3.html#sturmey

If it is more serious, I would just swap the innards out of another hub into yours and keep the same wheel. I did this on my Rudge so I could have the more modern splined driver and it is very easy to do.

 

[swee'pea99]

My wife's does this occasionally - just twist the wee knurled nut on the wee chain that goes right into the middle. You probably need to tighten it a bit. Repeat as necessary.

 

[MacB]

starting point for the indicator chain is to finger strength tighten then back off half a turn. I had a problem first time I too wheel out and popped in to LBS, it took Steve about 15 seconds to sort

 

[chillyuk]

For a three speed, place the gear selector in 2nd gear (no.2 or the middle one) and at the gear end the metal rod that the little indicator chain connects to inside the gear hub should be flush with the end of the wheel axle. If not adjust by tightening or loosening the screw connector to the gear cable.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

do not ride until adjusted correctly as it can really bugger it up. check it regularly. takes approx 30 secs to check.

 

[rogerzilla]

If that doesn't cure it, you have stuck high gear pawls, but that is really unlikely.