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Old 12-29-2010, 12:27 AM   #1
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pops out of gear?

okay, so my truck apparently dosent like 3rd gear, because if you arent on the gas hard, it'll pop out. anyone know whats wrong?
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Old 12-29-2010, 12:36 AM   #2
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Re: pops out of gear?

Sounds like bad syncro's to me.
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:03 AM   #3
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Re: pops out of gear?

Yep my bets on the syncros too...
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:11 AM   #4
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Re: pops out of gear?

Try adjusting the linkage and the stops before you submit to the worn syncros.
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:17 AM   #5
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Re: pops out of gear?

oh, and if it matters, its a 4 speed. and could it be driven like this anyway? 3rd isnt used much around here.
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Old 12-29-2010, 02:13 AM   #6
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oh, and if it matters, its a 4 speed. and could it be driven like this anyway? 3rd isnt used much around here.
yeap you can drive it that way. Is it a truck four speed with the shifter coming out the top. or a "car" four speed with seperate shifter. If seperate try adjusting the linkage, if the first, take shifter out make sure the ball and socket aren't worn. If they look ok, the syncros are worn most likely
Usually what happens are the struts and springs in the syncro get weak and worn, wont hold it in gear.
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Old 12-29-2010, 02:18 AM   #7
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Re: pops out of gear?

they are out the top. and thanks for the info! i will check it out tomorrow. and is there any suprises i'll run into taking th shifter out/putting it back in?
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:48 AM   #8
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they are out the top. and thanks for the info! i will check it out tomorrow. and is there any suprises i'll run into taking th shifter out/putting it back in?
Just take it apart carefully just in case. I don't kn ow how your shifter comes out so I can't say for sure. But I would be willing to bet more that it is the syncro's bad rather than the shifter. You should be able to get rebuild parts for those trans. unless your planning on swapping the trans maybe look into getting rebuild parts. www.anaheimgear.com is where I get alot of my parts.
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Old 12-29-2010, 12:04 PM   #9
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Re: pops out of gear?

To take the shifter out, push down on the top of the round tin surrounding the lever and turn counter clockwise.
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Old 12-29-2010, 12:48 PM   #10
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Re: pops out of gear?

im not a master at this stuff, but should i take it to a tranny shop, or could i tackle this by myself? part of me wants to try, but i dont want to mess something up and have it worse of then before.
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