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Gino · 07-29-2016, 08:06 AM

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

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

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

let us know how you make out

Mike · 07-29-2016, 09:38 AM

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

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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

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

Joe K · 07-29-2016, 04:44 PM

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

Tom Wesenberg · 07-31-2016, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe K

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

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.

Gino · 07-29-2016, 06:20 PM

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

Rather than the Bourne bridge, try the Sagamore.

Marc

Flathead · 07-29-2016, 09:59 PM

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

Joe K · 07-30-2016, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flathead

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

Shh!

Joe K

RonC · 07-31-2016, 06:13 AM

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

07-29-2016, 08:06 AM	#1
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Falmouth, Ma. Posts: 313	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 Last edited by Gino; 07-29-2016 at 08:07 AM. Reason: Poor spelling

07-29-2016, 08:17 AM	#2
goodoldvic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 274	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.

07-29-2016, 09:04 AM	#3
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	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. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

07-29-2016, 09:35 AM	#4
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? let us know how you make out __________________ '31 180A Last edited by tbirdtbird; 02-03-2017 at 12:23 AM.

07-29-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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

07-29-2016, 09:38 AM	#5
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? If it is not the tower, rebuild the trans with all new gears, shafts etc. etc. mike

07-29-2016, 04:36 PM	#7
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? yes; some stretch the spring but i didn't want to set up a stress riser __________________ '31 180A

07-29-2016, 04:44 PM	#8
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,612	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 __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

07-29-2016, 06:20 PM	#10
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Falmouth, Ma. Posts: 313	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

07-29-2016, 06:47 PM	#11
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? Rather than the Bourne bridge, try the Sagamore. Marc

07-29-2016, 09:59 PM	#12
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,617	Re: Slipping out of 2nd? How about the tunnel? Much more direct and only the locals know about it.

07-31-2016, 06:13 AM	#14
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	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