Grinds in 1st, but only after leaving it in neutral for a bit

[jabborabbo]

Originally Posted by trevarthan

No clue what you're talking about. The three on the tree shifters have bushings that wear over time. When I bought mine, it was getting stuck between 1st and 2nd quite a bit. I took it to a mechanic near where I bought it and he lubricated everything. So far I haven't had a problem since, but I feel like I'm waiting for someone to smack me over the head with a 2x4. I keep a wrench in the glove box just in case.

It's an unrelated issue, except that if I have to hit 2nd first, then hit 1st, from a stop light under pressure of the cars behind me, I'm more likely to bind it again. Fingers crossed.

It was binding as you went from 2nd to 1st?

[trevarthan]

Originally Posted by jabborabbo

It was binding as you went from 2nd to 1st?

Yes. Actually, I just taught my partner to drive the truck, and she found out real quick that it still sticks if you shift too quickly. Then, just to add insult to injury, I got it stuck myself coming back from Autozone just now. I'd love to figure out how to fix that problem for good. It's pretty damn annoying.

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by trevarthan

Yes. Actually, I just taught my partner to drive the truck, and she found out real quick that it still sticks if you shift too quickly. Then, just to add insult to injury, I got it stuck myself coming back from Autozone just now. I'd love to figure out how to fix that problem for good. It's pretty damn annoying.

To avoid the hangup you are describing, when going from 1st to 2nd, move shift-lever a tad further "towards reverse" before letting it down to move on into 2nd. IE, accentuate the "H" pattern during 1-2 shift. After all, an "H" pattern is what it was designed for; but over time we tried to 'shorten' it into a more triangular shift--causing excessive wear on a wrong part:the gear-selector lug.

Also, to cure original problem you mentioned, you can shift into 2nd OR 3rd before going to 1st--either eliminates the grinding when finally going into 1st gear. Sometimes(and JUST sometimes), adjusting the clutch will help.
Sam