Do you grind?
Wondering if its me, say I'm at 5,000 RPMs in second gear I try and shift into third and it just won't go in alot of the time. Some times it even grinds because of this. I end up hurting my arm trying to get it into gear. Is this because its spinning so fast that its hard to catch? I'm no expert.
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Sounds to me like either your synchros are bad or your third gear is about to take a dump on you...
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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love
(Post 252141)
Sounds to me like either your synchros are bad or your third gear is about to take a dump on you...
However synchros might be the problem how do I go about fixing this? This thread on another forum describes my problem perfectly: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...=356845&page=2 |
is third gear the only gear? you are clutching correct? sounds like 3rd gear synchro ring if 3rd gear is the only one...
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Originally Posted by ClemsonStang
(Post 252145)
is third gear the only gear? you are clutching correct? sounds like 3rd gear synchro ring if 3rd gear is the only one...
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Originally Posted by v8stang22
(Post 252148)
Yes third gear is the only one, what do you recommend I do? :(
chances are its an internal problem but there are a few things you can-do:1 change the fluid, maybe its low or needs changing and 2, dont slam it into 3rd gear. other than that, it might be time for a new clutch and trans |
Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb
(Post 252151)
what year car and trans?
chances are its an internal problem but there are a few things you can-do:1 change the fluid, maybe its low or needs changing and 2, dont slam it into 3rd gear. other than that, it might be time for a new clutch and trans 2004 and i think its that tr-3650 because its 04 yeh? lol if I can't even run my car to its full potential whats the point? I need to slam it into third! |
find someone experienced to drive it and diagnose it. then go from there. looks like it may be time for a tranny rebuild and a clutch.
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Any idea how much this could cost? :( i'm not made of money.
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Originally Posted by v8stang22
(Post 252152)
2004 and i think its that tr-3650 because its 04 yeh?
lol if I can't even run my car to its full potential whats the point? I need to slam it into third! also of note, a worn-out clutch and pressure plate could be the problem, but those issues usally show-up in all gear changes, not just a 2/3 shift. |
Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb
(Post 252156)
well now thats just not gonna' happen, as your outta' options Hot Rod. now the 3650 has had its issues and the repair kit to fix your problem is @$1200.00 or you could get a new unit from D&D which would also be @$1200.00. so as I stated before, you can try and change the fluid and see if that helps and stop slamming it ito 3rd.
also of note, a worn-out clutch and pressure plate could be the problem, but those issues usally show-up in all gear changes, not just a 2/3 shift. |
Originally Posted by v8stang22
(Post 252157)
Alright thanks, another quick question any reason why it only happens at high rpms?
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Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb
(Post 252161)
maybe, high rpm shift problems are mostly related to the clutch not dis-engaging quickly enough and again usally due to a pressure plate problem, clutch disc problem or both
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wait, in your origional post you said from second to third, now your saying from third to second, which is it?
my tremmec 3550 doesnt like to go 3-2, but thats because the tranny was abused before i got it. it also has to do with how the synchros work inside the tranny. 1-2 is on a common rail while 3-4 are on another. leaving 2-3 to be alittle differant and akward. |
I grind in the Clubs HOLLA!
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Have you adjusted the clutch?
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Sorry I mean second to third, and no I didn't adjust the clutch as it engages a bit in the middle where I want it to.
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Try This
I have had the same problem you're having, I think.... 3rd was always hard for me to hit at a high RPM. I bought the Tri-Ax shifter, and when I go from 2nd to 3rd I have to force myself to just use the palm of my hand on the shift knob to shift it. It will automaticaly go into 3rd because of the springs in the shifter. If I grab the shifter, and try to force it into 3rd, bam, I miss and hit the brick wall. So try to relax, and just use the palm of your hand to shift once, and see if that works. Oh, and by the way, I never take my foot out of it, it's always nailed to the floor.
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Originally Posted by MOTT
(Post 252257)
I have had the same problem you're having, I think.... 3rd was always hard for me to hit at a high RPM. I bought the Tri-Ax shifter, and when I go from 2nd to 3rd I have to force myself to just use the palm of my hand on the shift knob to shift it. It will automaticaly go into 3rd because of the springs in the shifter. If I grab the shifter, and try to force it into 3rd, bam, I miss and hit the brick wall. So try to relax, and just use the palm of your hand to shift once, and see if that works. Oh, and by the way, I never take my foot out of it, it's always nailed to the floor.
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