Shift Adjustments Suggestions Options

[shoguneagle]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am facing the old problem of the transmission shift not getting all gears. Yes, I have re-read all the threads regarding this matter and have followed the procedures. Yes, I used the same shift, linkage, taper screws, universal, etc. from when the car was running under a different transmission. All the mentioned parts were replaced new when I got the 914-Sixer together and running last year. Even ran it all summer for dependability.

This year I had a transmission built to match the 3.2 engine. Everything is installed but cannot get the shift to rig with the console located on the transmission. At first I got 1st and reverse, and second and third. Could not get 4th or 5th. Rigged shift and rod with the back several times but could not get anything. Even lost all gears for the most part during some of these rigs.

The transaxle console now does not want to go into any gear smoothly, I can only get 2nd gear at the console and it is very rough going in.

I need suggestions regarding any possible causes, and more specifically what if anything could happen inside the transaxle. By going into the transaxle, I am going into unfamiliar territory and actually do not know what I would be looking for.

I am going back over the shift, rods, connections, universal, etc. again for the fifth time tomorrow.

Yes, I do need help, advice, etc. Yes, I usually do not have any problems with rigs. Yes, I actually know about rigging and procedures, parts conditions, etc. But this series of currrent happenings is leading to frustration.

Any suggestions, etc would be greatly helpful.

As stated prior, the transaxle is rebuilt and has zero miles.

Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[shoguneagle]

Based on the above information and receiving Dr. Evil's 31 pages of notes regarding transmission build, I have the the six gears engaging. The transaxle is tight and I will need to work the console (at transmission) more in the shifting. Got the console working by trying to shift in all gears and working the rear wheels. It is now shifting tightly but shifting.

Now, what type of petro based oil should be used???

This question one does research on gets many answers. Because of the transmission age and type of seals, I would prefer and did use petro base product. I used NAPA Premium SAE 80W-85W-90W API Services GL-5, GL-4,GL-3 (Hypoid).

What advice can you give on this oil??? I can use Sweptco but I did not like the experiences and it is a synthetic oil. I do want to use an excellent quality petro oil, preferably a name brand.

Again, do appreciate and do need advice in this area.

I will be checking out the shift, cone bolts, universal, bushings, etc. tomorrow with the next day for the rigging. I think this rigging will take considerable time and patience since the shifting is extremely tight and needs to be worked.

Thanks,
Steve