shifting some times gets kinda stuck?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: chicago area IL.
shifting some times gets kinda stuck?
hey guys my car has been a little weird lately hope you can guide me to get it resolved?
car info
2001 zo6
heads cam intake full bolt'ons
rpm lv5 trans
monster stage 2 clutch
tickmaster adj master
c6 diff upgrades
hurst short shifter
problem
when at a light some times i cant get it into 1st unless i hit another gear then go back to 1st, other times its like its stuck in gear when stopped and have to pull/push with some harder then normal force not an insane amount but a lot more then normal
this only happens "some times" when stopped, long as i'm moving every things fine
car info
2001 zo6
heads cam intake full bolt'ons
rpm lv5 trans
monster stage 2 clutch
tickmaster adj master
c6 diff upgrades
hurst short shifter
problem
when at a light some times i cant get it into 1st unless i hit another gear then go back to 1st, other times its like its stuck in gear when stopped and have to pull/push with some harder then normal force not an insane amount but a lot more then normal
this only happens "some times" when stopped, long as i'm moving every things fine
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Sounds like your clutch isn't fully disengaging. I experienced this when I had my SPEC Duel disk for approx a month.
You should do two things:
- Bleed the master and slave
- Re-adjust your clutch peddle rod to apply more stroke to the master cyl (Make the rod LONGER) I added approx ONE turn on the rod and that solved my issues,
You need to see if your car CREEPS forward when you are on a smooth flat level surface, in FIRST GEAR, clutch depressed and you rev up the engine to approx 4000 - 5000 RPM.
If it creeps forward, that's a CLEAR indication that the clutch isn't adjusted correctly and the disk is still in contact with the pressure plate and fly wheel.
Bill
You should do two things:
- Bleed the master and slave
- Re-adjust your clutch peddle rod to apply more stroke to the master cyl (Make the rod LONGER) I added approx ONE turn on the rod and that solved my issues,
You need to see if your car CREEPS forward when you are on a smooth flat level surface, in FIRST GEAR, clutch depressed and you rev up the engine to approx 4000 - 5000 RPM.
If it creeps forward, that's a CLEAR indication that the clutch isn't adjusted correctly and the disk is still in contact with the pressure plate and fly wheel.
Bill
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: chicago area IL.
about a month ago i did adjust the tickmaster i was having a problem with high rpm shifts so i did extend the rod a little and solved that problem i can now shift in between 6500 to 6800 rpms so wouldnt that mean the clutch is fully disengaging?
not trying to be smart with you or any thing just really dont know?
not trying to be smart with you or any thing just really dont know?
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
If the car isn't creeping forward.. there must be something wrong with the blocking ring or synchros. They could be weak or worn.
What ATF are you running inside the trans?
I have experienced this 1st lock out problem but is rare.
What ATF are you running inside the trans?
I have experienced this 1st lock out problem but is rare.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: chicago area IL.
I'm not sure about what fluid is in the Trans rpm installed it at there shop, I never slam 1st gear or force it in 1st gear? If it was internal would it go and come or just be there all the time? Trans has less then 10k on it
Last edited by Stroker87; Nov 13, 2015 at 12:19 AM.
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From: Mount Airy North Carolina
Internal trans issues are typically there at all times, It could be a pilot bearing issue. If the pilot beraing is messed up it can cause the clutch to drag. Double check and make sure the master has no leaks around the dust boot inside the car.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,725
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From: chicago area IL.
since you mentioned the pilot bearing that reminds me the car is making a weird noise some times if i take of a LITTLE aggressive i hear a it, the sound sounds like something turning and when it is gets to a certain spot it makes the noise or making a tight turn under 10mph
if that makes sense to you?
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