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#36161 06/12/2003 7:30 PM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 27 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 27 | My '53 pops out of third gear when pullling and sometimes gets stuck shifting down into first or into reverse. I've had the transmission out when I replaced the ring and pinion (Patricks) and could find no significantly worn parts. Is it a linkage problem? | | |
#36162 06/12/2003 8:00 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 46 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 46 | I DON'T THINK I CAN HELP YOU WITH THE POPPING OUT OF GEAR, BUT TO FIX THE GETTING STUCK. WHEN DOWN SHIFTING YOU ALMOST NEED TO GO FORM 3-2-1, DON'T JUST GO 3-1. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 53 AND I RARELY HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I GO 3-2-1.
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#36163 06/12/2003 8:26 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 427 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 427 | Most likely yes on the basis that it is hanging up in 1st.
Popping out of 3rd is not uncommon when the linkage is worn or the shift box is worn, or the spacer/synchro on 3rd is worn.
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#36164 06/12/2003 8:36 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 | OldCarKook: You are right, had to replace spacer/ synchro a couple times on 61 3spd. Nothing uncommon about that problem. popcorn The Truth is Out There ( Good Luck) | | |
#36165 06/12/2003 9:12 PM | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | Sometimes my 3 speed will "hang" or get stuck in between 2nd and 3rd gear, and then I have to get out and pull the linkage up and then I'm good to go. If I pull the gear shifter back to me real quick in between shifts the truck will shift so smooth it feels like an automatic. Maybe it is worn in but almost worn out 
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#36166 06/14/2003 4:32 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | If after everything is checked out and it still pops out of gear, you will need to align the transmission. It is described in detail in the shop manual. I also recommend using a spacer washer behind the front bearing. That moves the main drive gear back to allow for more tooth engagement with the synchro drum.
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#36167 06/14/2003 9:42 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | A worn thrust washer behind the second gear also causes problems . | | |
#36168 06/15/2003 6:46 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Thats why I always remove the 3 speed & install a 4 speed direct drive trans. on any truck I mess with. You can fight that 3 speed trans & the related linkage for the rest of your life. If you are a masochist stick with the 3 speed. If not upgrade to the 4 speed. | | |
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