[2manytoys]

Have fitted my home made Stainless Gear shift plate this week, bedded on foam and screwed down tightly into wooden box.
Hoping this would insulate against rattle, resonance and transmission noise....... I have all 3 !!!!!
I now see why most 250 swb builds have a nice insulating rubber gaiter .

Has anyone tried and come up with a cure ?

It seems that the gear lever will at some time, in some of the gears, (because of the throw and extended length) ; touch the plate causing the above. Grrrrr.
I have thought of using a sleeve like heat shrink around the lever where it passes through the gate, butthat would soon wear off with contact.