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| | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 | 1950 3100 original trans, clutch etc.
First thing first
When in 1st gear it pops out before I can shift into escond gear
2nd question
Grinds when trying to put in gear, this is a 3 on the tree.
Any suggestions on what is wrong and how to fix?
Jim
1950 chevy shortbed 3100, 216 with a 3 on the tree.
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 | First thing to check would adjustment of the shift linkage. Also, the clutch adjustment could need checking. Does it grind in all gears or just first?
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 | Grinds when trying to put in gear, doesn't matter if it's 1st or reverse, from dead start, not rolling.
When driving it pops out of1st gear before I shift into 2nd gear. Can it possibly be the shifter detent spring, if so is there a place to get one along with a side cover gasket.
1950 chevy shortbed 3100, 216 with a 3 on the tree.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 | Just got some information from old parts guy. He said to put in first gear. Disconnect the linkage rod and push down and see if it goes down farther if it does then its a adjustment issue. He also stated it it pops out of 3rd gear its a imput shaft issue.
Your opinion?
1950 chevy shortbed 3100, 216 with a 3 on the tree.
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,055 | Yes, popping out of 3rd is either worn input shaft clutch teeth or the synchronizer ring. Grinding from a dead stop going into gear is a clutch issue - not releasing all the way. Could possibly be that the disk is binding on the input shaft splines, or a bad pilot bushing. Or possibly too much free play before the clutch pedal feels harder. That's an adjustment thing. There's info on adjusting the shift linkages in the service manual. Start here and read the next few pages.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,278 | if you can't fix your transmission, PM me. I have two or three 3 speed transmissions to choose from. I am eager to get them off my floor.
Most of my toes are stubbed.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 118 | Carl,
Hey are the transmissions good or do they need rebuilding?
Jim
1950 chevy shortbed 3100, 216 with a 3 on the tree.
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