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| | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 | I replaced the 1-2 shift fork and now can't shift into 4th gear. While apart I replaced the shift fork rod detent springs and ball bearings and the shift lever and guide pins so there's no slop in the shifter. So the fork shafts are moving freely and it shifts smoothly in all other gears. It feels like it's partially into 4th but not fully engaged. I've tried turning the input shaft as I try to shift with no luck. I'm stumped guys. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Posting the same question in multiple forums is against Stovebolt rules.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Are you sure you have the shifting forks lined up and in the sliding gear grooves? Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 | Yes, the shift forks are in the proper grooves | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 | Sorry, I didn't know you can't post in multiple forums | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Sorry, I didn't know you can't post in multiple forums The "post in one forum rule" is not shown in the "rules". I'll keep looking - maybe it is in the "manual" if I can find that (or, in "forum help")? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The "Forum Help" link at the bottom right on this page does not work.
I think there is a "user manual" somewhere - I'll keep looking.
Does a new member get a link to that manual, or, a link to the "rules"? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Tim, you can find it in Cletis’ Sticky at the top of GTT.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Thank You, Martin (and, thank you cletis/Charlie (RIP). Charlie’s post | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 | The whole "can't multiple post" thing is more of a guideline than a rule that we would put someone up against the wall and shoot them for. Just a gentle reminder for next time. Tim's reference to Cletis' post is spot on. Golly, I miss that friend ...  Note to the OP -- the main thing is to get you the info you need, not to enslave you to the rules. We're glad you asked and we hope you get what you need. If you posted in multiple forums .... whoopy doooo. Just don't make a habit of it We can work out the rest. The moderators are only doing what they've been asked to do, so please do not take anything personally. Thanks for using our site! Glad to have you here! Regards, John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | Thanks, John!  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 | Thanks John, it's good to know that I won't be flogged and then burnt at the stake. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Chevys till I D sounds like your detent spring might be coil binding . Can you move the 3-4 collar by hand with the lid off ? And get it into 4 th. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 204 | Yes, but I have to line up the synchronizer by hand. The shifter top shifts fine with it removed so that's not the problem. I'm going to pull the main shaft back out and figure out what the problem is. Any ideas what might be wrong guys. This is my first transmission rebuild, I followed the instructions to the letter but obviously something isn't right. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Chevys tillI d If you can shift your collars by hand maybe your lid is putting the squeeze on your collars. New gasket??or old (thinner) gasket ?? | | |
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