Shifter Pops out Of First Gear??
#1
Burning Brakes
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Shifter Pops out Of First Gear??
Occassionally if you don't hold the shifter in first gear--when you go to release the clutch it's like it's forced out of gear. The car shifts great, had the clutch rebuilt. Like I said it does it maybe once out of ten times but sounds horrible and you feel like an idiot when it pops out. Any suggestions.
#2
Tech Contributor
Check the shifter adjustment otherwise it may be in the Muncie. Usually happens with 2nd gear from being pounded.
If you have to go into the Munice I recommend getting Paul C's book and/or cd on them, will walk you through the job. www.5speeds.com
If you have to go into the Munice I recommend getting Paul C's book and/or cd on them, will walk you through the job. www.5speeds.com
#3
Safety Car
Pretty unusual for first gear, but it's typically caused by a worn gear set, meaning istead of a nice, straight profile across the helical cut, it becomes rounded or 'crowned' on either the gear itself and/or the cluster gear. Gear wear is most common in 2nd and 3rd, the most heavily used sets. I agree that it's probably an adjustment or something limiting the linkage travel. Don't overlook the shift lever itself! I have found that an improperly mounted console limits the lever travel.
How many miles on the trans? Going thru a 4 speed is pretty straight forward and a great improvement over a well worn unit, or you can upgrade to a modern overdrive unit with the added benefits those provide
Hans
How many miles on the trans? Going thru a 4 speed is pretty straight forward and a great improvement over a well worn unit, or you can upgrade to a modern overdrive unit with the added benefits those provide
Hans
#5
Burning Brakes
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Shifter adjustment---does that mean shift linkage adjustments? Service manual says place trans in neutal; hold 1st/2nd rod and lever against locating gauge (whatever that is); tighten forward nut against the swivel and then the aft. Repeat 3rd/4th. Is this what you are talking about. Sorry I have never done anything on the transmission.
#6
Race Director
Shifter adjustment---does that mean shift linkage adjustments? Service manual says place trans in neutal; hold 1st/2nd rod and lever against locating gauge (whatever that is); tighten forward nut against the swivel and then the aft. Repeat 3rd/4th. Is this what you are talking about. Sorry I have never done anything on the transmission.
edit-here is a pic of the gauge.
Last edited by ...Roger...; 07-18-2008 at 03:02 PM.
#7
Le Mans Master
Shifter adjustment---does that mean shift linkage adjustments? Service manual says place trans in neutal; hold 1st/2nd rod and lever against locating gauge (whatever that is); tighten forward nut against the swivel and then the aft. Repeat 3rd/4th. Is this what you are talking about. Sorry I have never done anything on the transmission.
this pic shows the shifter and shifter rods connected to the tranny. one rods controls the 1-2 shift, the other rods controls the 3-4 shift and the short third rod is for reverse.
The reason everyone is saying to first check the shift linkage is because when you move the shifter it moves the rod which is connected to the shift lever on the tranny to move the tranny into gear. The rod must push or pull (in the case of first gear "pull") the lever all the way for the tranny to "lock" it into the selected gear. There is a detent when it's all the way into position to help hold it. If the linkage is misadjusted it may not be going all the way in far enough and it can pop out of gear.
As mentioned, it's strange to have this happen in 1st gear, it's common to happen to 2nd gear since that gear gets the most abuse. In fact my '65 is having this problem and the tranny needs a rebuild.
If the issue isn't the linkage adjustment you will need a tranny rebuild as the synco's are probably worn and very possibly the actual 1st gear itself. Most likey if it's not the linkage you will need a rebuild kit, plus slider and fork, and maybe 1st gear.
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#8
Burning Brakes
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The clutch was replaced 5K miles ago and also resurfaced flywheel, new clutch fork, pivot ball, tail shaft bushing, and yoke. Order says R & R transmission and replace clutch. This was done before I purchased the car but I have the work orders from the Transmission shop. The shifter does not feel loose and shifts very smoothly. It's like it doesn't go all the way into first gear sometimes and then if you don't hold it that time it might pop out. I really appreciate the help.
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If you have a good neutral gate,, you shifter is adjusted. PERIOD.
You can't make any of these transmissions "bite" into gear more by "adjusting" the shifter. There are detents in these transmissions that fix shift shaft travel.
A loose shifter HOWEVER can be the culprit, but then again you will not have a good neutral gate. It will come and go and be a variable neutral gate. So if you have a good neutral gate.... forget about shifter adjustment.
A hurst shifter has stops. If you have stops misadjusted or in to far, then it will not go in gear. Try removing the stops.
Sometimes bad mounts can cause the trans to pull out of gear with factory shifters that are frame mounted.
The most common cause of jumping out of gear are worn sliders, shift forks, and engagement teeth of the gear, not the actual helical gear teeth and Not worn synchros!! The problem is not being able to hold itself in gear. Synchros when they don't work.... GRIND
If you have had a newly rebuild unit with new gears, I have seen a great deal of these Chinese gear sets ( the ones on Ebay) put in boxes with sliders that will just not work correctly with them. Nothing is wrong with the quality of these gears, its just that they are not machined to GM specs and the engagement tooth profile demands a matching torque lock slider to go with it.
Paul
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Last edited by 5speeds; 07-20-2008 at 03:51 AM.
#10
Race Director
The clutch was replaced 5K miles ago and also resurfaced flywheel, new clutch fork, pivot ball, tail shaft bushing, and yoke. Order says R & R transmission and replace clutch. This was done before I purchased the car but I have the work orders from the Transmission shop. The shifter does not feel loose and shifts very smoothly. It's like it doesn't go all the way into first gear sometimes and then if you don't hold it that time it might pop out. I really appreciate the help.
#11
There is nothing wrong with checking the shifter. When loose, it can cause problems. The adjustment, as stated, is mainly to acquire nuetral.
If he wants, the side cover could be pulled in the car, the shifter forks inspected, and the shifter seals renewed while off. A badly worn fork will not allow the full throw of the gears.
If he wants, the side cover could be pulled in the car, the shifter forks inspected, and the shifter seals renewed while off. A badly worn fork will not allow the full throw of the gears.
#12
Race Director
It can? If you can 100% conform this I'd appreciate it. My side cover seals are leaking big time.
95% of my shifter problems were caused by:
1. Loose mounting plate to crossmember. If the plate is loose your shifter will not be rigidly mounted
2. Loose shifter to mounting plate. Mine wasssingo ne of the 2 bolts and the other was loose.
3. Sloppy shifter. I picked up and installed a major rebuilt kit.
4. Missing linkage washer/spring clips. Mine was missing both. i replaced them as needed according to the AIM.
Other shifter issues could be:
1. Bad motor mounts. C3 shifters mount to the frame not the transmission. Excessive engine movement will mess up shifter performance
2. Bad tranny mount. Same as #1.
95% of my shifter problems were caused by:
1. Loose mounting plate to crossmember. If the plate is loose your shifter will not be rigidly mounted
2. Loose shifter to mounting plate. Mine wasssingo ne of the 2 bolts and the other was loose.
3. Sloppy shifter. I picked up and installed a major rebuilt kit.
4. Missing linkage washer/spring clips. Mine was missing both. i replaced them as needed according to the AIM.
Other shifter issues could be:
1. Bad motor mounts. C3 shifters mount to the frame not the transmission. Excessive engine movement will mess up shifter performance
2. Bad tranny mount. Same as #1.
#13
[QUOTE=jim2527;1566378403]It can? If you can 100% conform this I'd appreciate it. My side cover seals are leaking big time.Yep. Been there, done that.
If you need a little more clearance, just remove the tranny mount bolts, jack up the bell housing a tad, remove the tranny bolts to bell housing, and gently rotate the tranny down towards you. Simple, eh?
If you need a little more clearance, just remove the tranny mount bolts, jack up the bell housing a tad, remove the tranny bolts to bell housing, and gently rotate the tranny down towards you. Simple, eh?