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conradyd
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 Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:24 pm Post subject: Transmission Not Engaging |
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| I purchased a rebuilt transmission front Der Buggy Shop in Anaheim (which has since closed shop) several years back for a restore that I'm just now finishing. It manually seems to be moving through the shift pattern but is not engaging in any of the gears. Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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mikeonthebike
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Not Engaging |
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| Make sure your clutch is adjusted properly. I had that problem once and it turns out the I adjust my clutch cable to the clutch arm spring. I adjusted it more to the pressure plate "spring" and it worked fine. |
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conradyd
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Not Engaging |
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| Thank you very much. We will give that try. |
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mikeonthebike
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Not Engaging |
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You want 1/4 inch freeplay in your clutch pedal.
Edit: 3/4 inch freeplay. Thank you Cusser.
Last edited by mikeonthebike on Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:48 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Cusser
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Not Engaging |
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| mikeonthebike wrote: |
| You want 1/4 inch freeplay in your clutch pedal. |
No, you want about 3/4 inch free play measured at the clutch pedal.
Also make sure that an axle shaft is not actually spinning and that the drum spline is stripped.
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mikeonthebike
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Transmission Not Engaging |
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| Thanks for the correction, Cusser. |
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