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69chevytruck · 07-26-2006, 07:16 PM

I have a t-5 out of an s-10 and it was working fine. The z bar slipped so the clutch was misligned, but that has been fixed. Now I can not get it into first, second (shifterdoes not move into position) or reverse (grinds the gears) with the engine running. I can put it in gear, start the engine and move, but can not shift. I have adjusted the clutch to both extemes and no luck. I have fluid, the trans has about 3,000 miles on it. I can get it into 3rd and 4th.

Can anybody help me out here?

chevroletman19712001 · 07-26-2006, 07:45 PM

are you sure the clutch is releasing? Id say make sure the fork isnt broken or something is keeping it from disengaging. I dont understand why it would go into 3rd and 4th unless it was something internal broken. but it sounds to me like the clutch isnt fully coming out. it only has to grab a little to make the main shaft spin and if its turning it will be hard or impossible to put it into reverse or forward unless the truck was moving. just my .02 from diddling with my 3 speed. Hope this helps

krue · 07-26-2006, 08:12 PM

After replacing the clutch in my S-10 from m/c to the flywheel it sound like your clutch is not fully disengaging.

69chevytruck · 08-12-2006, 05:02 PM

I was right there with you, but couldn't figure out why it was not disengaging. Turns out, a piece of the clutch spring had broken and lodged in the clutch/pressure plate assembly, thus not allowing the clutch to move on one side.

So how long can I drive with a broken clutch that seems to be working correctly and what would have caused the spring to break other than manufacturing error? Could the slipping of the z-bar caused this?

Thanks for the help and verification on ideas.

07-26-2006, 07:16 PM	#1
69chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 38	Can't get it in 1st or second I have a t-5 out of an s-10 and it was working fine. The z bar slipped so the clutch was misligned, but that has been fixed. Now I can not get it into first, second (shifterdoes not move into position) or reverse (grinds the gears) with the engine running. I can put it in gear, start the engine and move, but can not shift. I have adjusted the clutch to both extemes and no luck. I have fluid, the trans has about 3,000 miles on it. I can get it into 3rd and 4th. Can anybody help me out here? __________________ 1969 C-10,short bed, I6 250, 3x1 offy, HEI, headers, 5 speed, original paint and family owned!

07-26-2006, 07:45 PM	#2
chevroletman19712001 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SC Posts: 47	Re: Can't get it in 1st or second are you sure the clutch is releasing? Id say make sure the fork isnt broken or something is keeping it from disengaging. I dont understand why it would go into 3rd and 4th unless it was something internal broken. but it sounds to me like the clutch isnt fully coming out. it only has to grab a little to make the main shaft spin and if its turning it will be hard or impossible to put it into reverse or forward unless the truck was moving. just my .02 from diddling with my 3 speed. Hope this helps __________________ 71 chevy longhorn 1 ton 79 chevy straight 6 79 burb 454 91 silverado 350 TBI and a few others that my brand loyalty wont permit me to post. Eureka Boys!!!!

07-26-2006, 08:12 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Can't get it in 1st or second After replacing the clutch in my S-10 from m/c to the flywheel it sound like your clutch is not fully disengaging. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-12-2006, 05:02 PM	#4
69chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 38	Re: Can't get it in 1st or second I was right there with you, but couldn't figure out why it was not disengaging. Turns out, a piece of the clutch spring had broken and lodged in the clutch/pressure plate assembly, thus not allowing the clutch to move on one side. So how long can I drive with a broken clutch that seems to be working correctly and what would have caused the spring to break other than manufacturing error? Could the slipping of the z-bar caused this? Thanks for the help and verification on ideas. __________________ 1969 C-10,short bed, I6 250, 3x1 offy, HEI, headers, 5 speed, original paint and family owned! Last edited by 69chevytruck; 08-12-2006 at 05:02 PM.

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