[FC] Car trans in your FC

[Gary Baldwin]

Ken,

thanks so much. I have had the same problem, but every advice/input referred to blocker/synchro rings (replaced) or shifter adjustments (done - several times).

Who knew?

Thanks again

Gary

 
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:23:28 -0400
> From: "ken caskey" <kcaskey55 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [FC] Car trans in your FC
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> ?For those who have a "car" transmission in your FC: I have a 140 with a
> car 4 speed. I have had problems with the transmission dropping out of gear.
> Found the upgrade to this problem. Remove the 2 detent plugs, and place 2
> to 3 small washers between the plug and the end of the spring. 
> 
> I could not believe how this has helped. I was told that this is what the
> factory did to cure this very same problem. Now it never drops out of gear.
> 
> Thought I'd share, ken