Is the oil you used 90wt mineral oil? If your using a modern oil, it may be too slippery for the synchro’s to work properly.

Here is a thread explaIning the importance of using the correct oil. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...752/re-transmission-oil.html#Post1452752

Last edited by Phak1; 11/09/2022 10:23 PM.

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