1st gear Options

[asigel]

Hi Folks

Thanks for the advice! I looked around at the clutch tube in the tunnel and it seems intact. The cable looks old, and still has the black plastic end-wedge. I should probably replace both. Do people prefer the 'Terry cable' to original style? And the front rear rod coupler near the firewall looks good, with a good hex locating screw. Any other thoughts on the not-going into/not-staying in first gear problem? Yesterday I replaced the two bushings at the rear of the transmission: the ball cup and the circular shift rod end bushing. Both were broken, in pieces (!) and I was hoping it would solve the problem. Things feel alot crisper in general, but the shift lever still pops out of first as soon as I lift off the clutch. If I try to raise the revs, then downshift from second, it just grinds. So now I'm trying to figure out how to check the allignment of the shift lever, and to determine if my clutch cable has the right amount of free play (it seems to have none) or is stretched. Very confusing.

While under the car I discovered one of the CV joints had 3 out of four spline head screws loose! Unbelieveable. Can the star tip socket be found at sears, or is it a Pelican/performance/AA order?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Tony