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60vwnewengland
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Joined: June 25, 2003
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 Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:30 pm Post subject: Pops out of 1st gear, slides out of 3rd |
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I've used the search but I can only find threads on 4th gear pooping out, or rear coupler bushing, and shifter plate adjustment. However, my situation is different than what I'm reading about.
Here's the skinny on the shifting. Will pop out of first unless you hold it in. Then if your cruising in 3rd (not accelerating but coasting with no gas or very little gas) it will slip out of that gear. I have replaced the shift coupler bushing in the rear. Replaced and adjusted the front lock out plate to no end and can't find anything that works. Also I've adjusted the clutch cable to see if that would do anything, but it didn't really help much. Any thoughts?
The set up is a stock transmission for a '71 bus, with a 1600cc stroker motor.
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skills@eurocarsplus
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sorry to say, your transmission is probably shot. i had one do about the same thing years ago, and if you already did the basics, time for a overhaul.
if you absolutely need one, i may be able to be convinced to sell a known good one. might be convinced.......
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60vwnewengland
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| Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
sorry to say, your transmission is probably shot. i had one do about the same thing years ago, and if you already did the basics, time for a overhaul.
if you absolutely need one, i may be able to be convinced to sell a known good one. might be convinced....... |
Thanks for the offer, but I have a back up I picked up for free at a parts score in Alexandria!
Is there a bearing in the nosecone that can be replaced?
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Jeff Geisen
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The offer to purchase a known good one should always be considered. Last fall I did not find a good used transaxle (I always negotiate a 30 day return) till number four was installed. Your free one may be a winner, the only way to know is to get it in there and drive it.
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60vwnewengland
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Fingers crossed dude.
A buddy of mine made a suggestion, that the motor and transmission mounts may be worn and that is causing a pull on the linkage. Makes sense since it slides out of 3rd and 1st. So maybe I'll try replacing the front trans mounts and the two rubber mounts on the mustache bar first?
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