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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 | During a little cruise last night, I noticed that I was having a hard time getting into first gear. It was grinding bad, sometimes even second gear. What adjustment/maintenance is needed? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Have you checked the clutch pedal free-play (free pedal travel) adjustment?
What year truck/engine and what transmission? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 | its a 1959 chevy apache 3100, with a 235, and a three speed on the column. Where would that adjustment be? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,062 | driver side, the linkage between the pedal and throwout arm is what you need to adjust. | | |
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