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First gear problems |
Bartlett 914 |
Oct 2 2007, 06:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The transmission that came with my car had a problem going into first. Sometimes O.K. and sometimes no way! If I were to put it into first as I am coming to a stop, things work fine but I would need to hold in the clutch the whole time I am stopped.
For the last year, I have been running a different transmission. This one shifts fine except the synchros are worn. I could feel the dog teeth hitting. Not wanting to ruin this transmission, I decided to rebuild the old transmission. I installed a new (expensive) first / reverse operating sleeve and a new synchro ring. The rest of the stack looked fine so nothing else was done. Today I installed the transmission and the same problem it had before remains. All shifting is crisp. I can down shift to second and it feels perfect. Unfortunately, I still sometimes cannot get first from a dead stop. When the transmission was apart, I could push this into gear relatively easily. My shifter bushings are all fine. I have replaced the rear one. The front is still O.K. Any suggestions are appreciated. |
ejm |
Oct 2 2007, 07:23 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
The mainshaft is still turning with the clutch in. If the adjustment is good the problem could be the disc dragging on the splines, a warped disc or a bad pilot bushing. Andy just had a similar problem but I forget what he found. Maybe do a search.
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SirAndy |
Oct 2 2007, 07:25 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
- worn transmission rubber mounts
- bend shiftrod - worn rubber engine mounts - bend engine mount bar - incorrectly adjusted shifter - incorrectly adjusted clutch - worn shifter coupler or setscrews to name a few ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
SirAndy |
Oct 2 2007, 07:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Andy just had a similar problem but I forget what he found. clutch needed adjustment. i'll have to add a shim for the clutch-fork pivot. it's working for now, but the arm hits the case when the pedal is fully pressed down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
alpha434 |
Oct 2 2007, 08:38 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
One of the little balls is has broken loose and is floating around your case, jamming up first gear on occasion.
You'll need a complete rebuild. I'll do it all for the low price of $7,500.00! We'll meet in a dark corner of the Walmart parking lot, bring the money in a suitcase, and I'd prefer unmarked 20s. THANKS! :rofl: |
Dr Evil |
Oct 2 2007, 09:34 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
One of the little balls is has broken loose and is floating around your case, jamming up first gear on occasion. You'll need a complete rebuild. I'll do it all for the low price of $7,500.00! We'll meet in a dark corner of the Walmart parking lot, bring the money in a suitcase, and I'd prefer unmarked 20s. THANKS! :rofl: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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