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69sixpackbee · 11-21-2002, 09:45 PM

Is there something I can add to the gearcase to make it shift easier? The clutch linkage is adjusted properly and I do have synthetic lube in it. Maybe that is the problem, no?
Thanx!

cableguy0 · 11-21-2002, 09:55 PM

i really cant see how synthetic lube would make it harder to shift in fact it should make it easier because synthetic is a little slicker than petroleum oil. sounds to me like shift linkage may be binding a little or somethin. did u try and lube the linkage yet? otherwise its probably an internal problem

Gordo · 11-21-2002, 10:20 PM

I have used ATF in standard transmissions in the past when cold weather conditions was an issue, it made a big difference.

bigjimzlll · 11-21-2002, 11:10 PM

what tranny?

69sixpackbee · 11-22-2002, 01:04 AM

Sorry...this is the "granny" top-loader 4 speed trans. Cold weather is not an issue here as it never usually gets below 40 degrees in the dead of winter (sometimes it gets to freezing but rarely) and it really shifts the same no matter what. The truck has about 113K miles and makes no noises. I have heard that synthetic lube dosent "climb" as well as petrolem based lubricants and some have said to me that synthetics work worse in our old gearboxes but I wanted to see for myself. I was thinking of going back to 90wt and a quart of "Lucas" treatment. Can't hurt and is cheaper than synthetic too. I was just picking your brains out there to see if you folks have had similar results with synthetics.
Thanx again all!

bigjimzlll · 11-22-2002, 01:53 AM

well...I know my granny wouldnt shift swiftly..dont think they were made to..maybe when they were new, they would shift good, but after 30+ years of abuse..lol..I know im not as swift as I was 30+ years ago...

11-21-2002, 09:45 PM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Need Tips For Better Shifting Is there something I can add to the gearcase to make it shift easier? The clutch linkage is adjusted properly and I do have synthetic lube in it. Maybe that is the problem, no? Thanx!

11-21-2002, 09:55 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i really cant see how synthetic lube would make it harder to shift in fact it should make it easier because synthetic is a little slicker than petroleum oil. sounds to me like shift linkage may be binding a little or somethin. did u try and lube the linkage yet? otherwise its probably an internal problem __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-21-2002, 10:20 PM	#3
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	I have used ATF in standard transmissions in the past when cold weather conditions was an issue, it made a big difference. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

11-21-2002, 11:10 PM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	what tranny? __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

11-22-2002, 01:53 AM	#6
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	well...I know my granny wouldnt shift swiftly..dont think they were made to..maybe when they were new, they would shift good, but after 30+ years of abuse..lol..I know im not as swift as I was 30+ years ago... __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

11-22-2002, 01:04 AM	#5
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Sorry...this is the "granny" top-loader 4 speed trans. Cold weather is not an issue here as it never usually gets below 40 degrees in the dead of winter (sometimes it gets to freezing but rarely) and it really shifts the same no matter what. The truck has about 113K miles and makes no noises. I have heard that synthetic lube dosent "climb" as well as petrolem based lubricants and some have said to me that synthetics work worse in our old gearboxes but I wanted to see for myself. I was thinking of going back to 90wt and a quart of "Lucas" treatment. Can't hurt and is cheaper than synthetic too. I was just picking your brains out there to see if you folks have had similar results with synthetics. Thanx again all!



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