Well, this afternoon I was driving north on Rochester road and came to a stop at the intersection at South Blvd and Rochester Rd. While I was waiting at the light, I put the car in neutral to give the foot a rest from the clutch. Well, when the light turned green I couldn't get the Vette into 1st. So, I thought big deal, put it into 2nd and check it out when I get home, right? Wrong. I couldn't get into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th (Muncie 4-speed), but it would go in reverse. Damn. So, now I'm sitting in the middle of Rochester Road with traffic flying by at 55 MPH... YIKES! I turned the car off and when it was off I could force it into 1st, so then I started the car and limped into a parking lot...it sure didn't feel right going into the parking lot. The clutch/plate sounded and felt okay...no grinding or "crunching" and it sounded like the clutch was engaging. At first I thought that maybe the syncro for 2nd was going because it felt like it was sticking in 2nd right before all this happened,but obviously it's more than that. Well, a flatbed towed my '70 vert to Bill Fox Chevrolet (thanks Hagerty Insurance! ) where it's sitting in the service lot. I usually like to work on my car myself, but with no lift in the garage, it would be a little too much of a PITA to drop the tranny. First thing in the morning I have to go in and talk to the Service Manager.

 

Moved your thread to the C3 section...you should get some ideas to your problem...

 

Hi, Sounds like either clutch linkage problems or shifter problems,,,,,,,,,,maybe a bit of each. But now its in the Generals hands unless you get it outta there and get it home somehow,,, some of us can shift without the clutch unless we have to back up and start from a stop, neutral and start it in gear might work for ya, at least to get it home ,,,Peace and good luck Craig

 

Good luck to ya motor city w/your trans. that is the most beautiful avatar i've ever seen, GO BLUE