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Posted by: RazorbackFan78 May 2 2013, 08:45 AM

I'm in my garage thinking "At what point do I stop adjusting this clutch cable nut and go ahead with buying the bushings super kit at Pelican Parts.

Here's a little history: Bought it in March. PO had very little backstory on it.

She grinded going into 2nd gear every time unless I let the rpm's drop nearly to zero. I adjusted the clutch cable nut (remembering the issues I had with my 74' over a decade ago). But ran out of threads before eliminating the grind. So I've added the spacer as recommended by many folks on the forum.

With spacer added, I'm tightening a few turns, driving it, and repeating.

The grind into 2nd is nearly gone...its more like a quick 'clunk' sound as I shift into 2nd. But now I'm noticing a "chatter" after I've shifted into 2nd gear at higher rpms. The chatter dies down as the rpms fall

Now I'm worried that I've over-adjusted it and perhaps my 2nd gear grind can't be solved with a simple nut adjustment. Any direction from the forum would be appreciated.

Here's a pic of the cable and nut position with spacer.

http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/razorbackfan78/media/IMAG0797_zps360430c9.jpg.html
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r724/razorbackfan78/IMAG0797_zps360430c9.jpg

Posted by: kg6dxn May 2 2013, 09:33 AM

eeeww dirty!

Sounds like you need a second gear syncro. And a good power washing. And fix the oil leaks.

Time to rebuild the tranny...

Posted by: pt_700 May 2 2013, 09:38 AM

i agree with mike, you're 2nd gear syncro is probably bad. mine's the same (although my grime's a bit less caked on?). kind of frustrating in traffic, having to shift to 2nd so carefully...

proper fix is a rebuild. you might get some relief with a fluid change. my tranny shifted a bit better after a refill with redline synthetic gear oil. varying opinions here on that stuff...

welcome to the madness!

Posted by: r_towle May 2 2013, 09:59 AM

Have you checked your clutch tube to make sure its correctly attached?

Do you grind going into first or reverse?

rich

Posted by: RazorbackFan78 May 2 2013, 10:29 AM

There are no issues going into and out of 1st or Reverse. I haven't visually inspected the clutch tube but I pulled up the carpet to see if the linkage was flexing like a snake when shifting through the gears (I read in another post that if it's flexing like a snake it's usually a good indicator of a broken clutch tube). It was rigid with no flex. I figured I'd cross that fun bridge when/if I replaced all the bushings.

Posted by: RazorbackFan78 May 2 2013, 10:39 AM

Yep I'm trying to find a place around here that does engine steam cleaning. I'm a little leery of the powerwasher-driveway scenario. I'm imagining the mess would be EPIC!

Well guys, thanks for the feedback. A tranny rebuild was my worse case scenario. I'll try changing fluid (i'm guessing it's +3yrs old if the PO never changed it). If that doesn't cure it, I'll start searching the threads for tranny suppliers

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker May 2 2013, 02:18 PM

Having that clutch cable too tight can cause you a lot of problems with the clutch.


Dr Evil can fix your tranni woes.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker May 2 2013, 02:22 PM

After a second look at the exxon valdez it appears the clutch fork is at half of its travel already. I suspect the pivot ball needs a shim under it to achieve full travel of the fork.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2013, 05:15 PM

I agree with both, your pivot ball may need a shim, but its lack has caused yoru 2nd to be worn out and it needs a change.

Posted by: Mblizzard May 3 2013, 09:52 PM

Go with the Dr! But also check your oil level in the trans. Looking at the grim it has to be low.