<VV> Transmission won't shift into 3/4

[Dave Keillor]

The shifting issue with the tranny (see below) has been found and resolved
- after a complete teardown.  The problem was that the 1-2 selector was
stuck (I thought it was 1-2 that was working, but it was actually 3-4).
Quentin (the tranny guy), said that he couldn't move the selector by hand,
and it took a hit with a rubber mallet to free it up.  After freeing it up,
he expected to find some issue, but everything looked good and it moved
freely.  The tranny had set "dry" for several months after the rebuild, but
there should have been enough residual oil to keep stuff from sticking. So,
who knows.  It works fine now and hopefully will keep doing so.

Dave Keillor


On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Dave Keillor <dkeillor at tconcepts.com>wrote:

> Background -- It's a '65 4 speed that I had a guy who has a good
> reputation with manual transmissions rebuild (bearings, blocker rings, etc.)
>
> Situation -- I reinstalled the drivetrain in the car without checking the
> transmission for proper operation.
>
> Problem -- I can't get the tranny into 3 or 4.  It's not the linkage --the
> problem persists with the linkage disconnected. Getting reverse after going
> through the strong detent is no problem.  First and second, again, no
> problem.  But I can't rotate the shift rod into the third and fourth gear
> position.  It just goes a wee bit to the left and stops solid.   Someone
> suggested that one of the shifter forks could be installed backwards.
>
> Next -- Tranny fluid is draining and I'll remove the side cover.  If that
> doesn't uncover the problem, the tranny is coming out and going back to the
> rebuilder.
>
> Question -- Any guesses?
>
> Dave Keillor
>