Need Transmission Mechanic

[multis6]

I’m looking for an experienced Transmission mechanic to solve my problems that have developed on a 71, 4 speed swing. I have had it in and out of the shops 7 times over many months and no one can get the shift adjustment correct. Right now it will go into 2ed but pops out when the clutch is let out.
Is there any one left in western NY? I am looking for a shop that is with in driving distance of Rochester NY. Hears hoping...............

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If all you are having done is adjust the shifting linkage at the shops you have taken it to, you will more than likely never have it fixed. No matter who you take it to. Unfortunately, it's more than likely something internal to the trans requiring a rebuild. Most likely the engagement teeth on 2nd gear itself are worn.

[gears]

I agree. Wear develops on the individual engagement teeth of both gear and operating sleeve, to the point they won't stay engaged.

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[Dougy Dee]

Did any of the shops ck the shift rod bushing and the coupler?

[mcmscott]

Two correct answers and one "samba" answer. Did they check the air pressure also?
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[multis6]

The story goes like this……. It went in to get the 3ed gear sincro changed out & reverse gear to be changed. The shop tore it down steamed it then put it together with out a jig and tried to adjust it by guess by gibers. I eventually realized a jig was needed and made one from a junker. When I got the tyranny back 5 times there were issues. Took it and the jig to another shop and it came back with the issue of not staying in 2ed gear and difficulty going into other gears (may be a clutch issue)

Its winter in western NY and I got displaced from my garage till spring, so what better time to find a reputable shop.

I do not have the tools or knowledge to try to do a first time rebuild. I want to ride the thing!

[mark tucker]

my addvice is to pull it out and send it to the guy that suggested checking the air pressure. he can fix it right.

[rodjr]

[gears]

The result of improper fork position (from not using a jig) is pretty much the same as installing a "performance" shifter or short-shift kit incorrectly. When the operating sleeve is held away from full engagement with the dog teeth, improper wear of engagement teeth rapidly develops, and pop-out issues will remain (even after correcting the improper set-up) until those worn parts are replaced.

In this case, it would be foolish not to replace 2nd gear idler and 1st/2nd operating sleeve. The problem will NEVER be cured until these parts are replaced.

This also illustrates why transaxle rebuilders HATE dealing directly with inexperienced home mechanics. Shifter set-up after installation is important. It doesn't matter if it's the same trans going right back in .. slight position change can still occur.
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9.36 @ 146 in '86 Hot & Sticky
'90 Syncro Westy SVX
'87 Syncro GL 2.5
https://guardtransaxle.com

[nsracing]

There is nothing more annoying than getting your fresh built trans get chewed up by someone installing a new shifter not knowing how.

The complaint will be the trans is not working. Then asked if he/she had installed a new shifter --- then say yes.

When I build a trans, you will tell me if it will be going into a stock shifter.

The Empi ones are notorious for being pretty bad finding a workable spot.

The Berg shifters are very good if you install as instructed. I have seen one w/ the wrong shifter plate and did not shift right. Ordered a plate from Berg -fixed it.

[Paul.H]

Just buy a exchange tranny from Rancho

[multis6]

Thanks for the input every one.
Rancho seems like the way to go in this part of the country.

Gears, thanks for the info an setting up the shiftier but its a low blow to us that were not born with knowledge base preloaded. The rest have to start from the bottom and work our way up. WTF !

[Theconvert]

http://geargaragenc.com/


This will save all your problems

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[nsracing]

I am guilty of that myself..sometimes. And I am sorry if I get short. It is frustrating that I cannot be w/ this engine or trans that is not working and fix the darn thing. It is very frustrating trying to instruct someone -who does not know which end to try first -how to diagnose something from a keyboard.

So we can all pike down a little, and have a Merry Christmas!

In another thread, we are in the same boat w/ trying to figure out why this motor was not firing.

Won't this hobby be great if we can have someone close by and just help out? But we are so spread everywhere and far apart be lucky enough if we know someone who can come and help.

Bottomline is..we have to be pretty much all around in this hobby. So maybe we can all strive for that.

Merry Christmas, all!

[multis6]

nsracing thank you for the mediation,
I agree with you that it is good to be well rounded in any hobby that we have an interest in and it is good when we can share our knowledge to bring others a bit more insight to what’s going on.
Side note: The keyboard is a GREAT tool to for this compared to what was available in the early 70s when I got my first 10 yr old bug. (Needed to take 40+ yrs off to raise a family) Now I have the time to pick where I left off.

Thanks “The convert” for the tip on the Gear Garage that’s what I’m looking for, I’ll give them a shout and see what comes of it. I happen to be going by that way in a few weeks.