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Gino	07-29-2016 08:06 AM

Slipping out of 2nd?

So if I'm driving up a long incline ( Bourne Bridge ) in second gear the Trany will disengage into neutral. Big problem ? Thanks

goodoldvic

07-29-2016 08:17 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

That's been a popular topic here, use the search tab and let er rip. Could be big could be little.

Dollar Bill

07-29-2016 09:04 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Before pulling the trans check for wear in the shift tower - worn forks, plungers, shift rails etc. can cause trans to walk out of gear. It's much simpler to inspect and repair the tower if necessary than to pull engine and trans or rear end and trans.

tbirdtbird

07-29-2016 09:35 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

let us know how you make out

Mike	07-29-2016 09:38 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

If it is not the tower, rebuild the trans with all new gears, shafts etc. etc.

mike

Brentwood Bob

07-29-2016 02:00 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Are you (#5) talking about the detent spring where the 1/4 inch ball bearing should be added. Had to think about that for a minute.
Bob

tbirdtbird

07-29-2016 04:36 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

yes; some stretch the spring but i didn't want to set up a stress riser

Joe K

07-29-2016 04:44 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

My experience with 2nd gear issues is that it is usually the gear. In my case worn to a "taper" on the teeth which makes it wont to "walk" off the cluster gear.

May be fixable without removing the transmission by removing the rear shaft/bearing retainer. Although by the time you walk back the rear axle at the universal joint, you might as well take the next step.

Joe K

Gino	07-29-2016 06:20 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Yikes" well I'll inspect her. I'll get back and let you know what I find. Thanks very much

marc hildebrant

07-29-2016 06:47 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Rather than the Bourne bridge, try the Sagamore.

Marc

Flathead

07-29-2016 09:59 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

How about the tunnel? Much more direct and only the locals know about it. :)

Joe K

07-30-2016 04:50 PM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flathead (Post 1331377)

How about the tunnel? Much more direct and only the locals know about it. :)

Shh!

Joe K

Tom Wesenberg

07-31-2016 03:22 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe K (Post 1331263)

I would agree, and the taper can be caused by worn bearings, of which there are four along the shaft from the crank to the U joint. Also make sure the flywheel cover is dialed in to .006" or less.

RonC	07-31-2016 06:13 AM

Re: Slipping out of 2nd?

Swap out the top first if it is still doing it you will need to pull and rebuild the transmission

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