<VV> RE: Stuck Transmission

[David Sallean]

Thanks Roger.  If my shifter is assembled correctly I will try this.

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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:07:05 -0600
From: "Roger Gault" <r.gault at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: <VV> Stuck Transmission
To: "Corvair List" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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David,
Disconnect the shift rod where it enters the transmission and stick a
screwdriver through the hole in the transmission shift shaft.  Using the
screwdriver as a "T-handle" will let you move the shaft.

The trans is shifted by pushing/pulling on the shaft (1-N-2 and 3-N-4
shifts) and rotating it (in neutral) to go between second and third.
Reverse is harder, it's spring loaded, so you may not be able to get
into it
with the screwdriver.  So, you should be able to move the shaft in and
out
and feel 3 positions - in is first (or 3rd), middle is N, out is second
(or
4th).  When it's in neutral, you should be able to twist the shaft to go
between 1/2 and 3/4.

This is a lot easier to feel/do than explain.  You should be able to
tell if
things feel right.  If you can move things fairly freely, you have a
shifter
adjustment problem.  If you can't slide/turn the shaft, your trans is
sick.

Roger (freezing in Austin)

PS:  Occasionally, the trans will be sitting so you can't get all the
way
into one of the gears - like when you're sitting still and have to ease
the
clutch out a little to get into gear.  If this happens and you're
worried by
it, do something that turns the gears.

PPS:  As for which is which gear, the motions are reversed from the
lever.
If you pull the lever back, the shaft is pulled out.  If you push the
lever
to the right, the shaft turns CW as seen from the end of the shaft.  So,
1st
is CCW and IN.