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Posted by: cal914 Sep 30 2012, 05:44 AM

have changed 3 shift bushing sliding ring's,the shifter ball socket and when changing from first to second it,s as though first gear is stuck and it makes a heavy noise getting it from first to second any one have any ideas thanks

Posted by: 914itis Sep 30 2012, 07:22 AM

Did you have that issue before changing the bushings?

Posted by: cal914 Sep 30 2012, 07:46 AM

yes i did but it was a bit stiffer

Posted by: 914itis Sep 30 2012, 08:24 AM

You may need to adjust the shifter. Here is a link for the instructions
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=188120&hl=Shifter+adjustment

Posted by: underthetire Sep 30 2012, 09:23 AM

Or you could also have bad tranny mounts. Mine got much better after new mounts.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Sep 30 2012, 09:31 AM

Is anything creating drag on the shaft? Like a broken, incorrectly installed, or wrong motor mount? Anything bent? Clutch cable tube intact? What year is your car?

The Cap'n

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2012, 09:53 AM

When does your clutch disengage? At what point in pedal travel? You may need to tighten the clutch cable.

Posted by: cal914 Sep 30 2012, 11:01 AM

the car is a 71 from second every gear is fine it,s like something holds it back from coming out of first.It seem's to get worse once its been driven for a while

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Oct 1 2012, 08:27 PM

A '71 with the original tail shifter? Or a '71 that's had a side shifter setup installed?

The Cap'n

Posted by: charliew Oct 2 2012, 08:29 AM

I bet the clutch is dragging. Thats what I would guess on other cars.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 2 2012, 09:43 AM

That is what my question was meant to tease out. Slight clutch drag will effect 1st before the others. Does it grind going into reverse?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 4 2012, 06:45 PM

So, what happened? If it is not clutch drag, which would be easy to fix, then I fear you have a busted block inside your synchro ring. Not easy