5 speed manual tough to shift

[tigman250]

hello all been brousing the site and what a good one indeed! i have a 95 GMC 1/2 ton with a 305 and a 5 speed manual, as of lately it has been very hard to shift, especially when it's cold. it won't go into first gear from any other gear unless you come to a comlpete stop and when it's cold you can feel the gears meshing when up shifting. i talked to the owner of the local transmission shop and he said that he dosen't mess arround rebuilding this particular trans.....long story he also said he has put in 3 diffrent after market brand transmissions and all 3 of them came back so he will only install a GM trans. i guess i am looking for the cheapest fix here, anybody got any suggestions? i wouldn't be afraid to swap out the manual for a auto if it would be cheaper, i am a fabricator by trade and could make mounts, linkage and a floor mounted gear selector. i could even shorten the driveshaft and get it balanced. my only question is would i run into computer problems if i swaped a manual for an auto? or would it be better to stick with a manual.....rebuild.....or new? thanks for your help!

[jamal]

go with a t56. That would be awesome, but I'd get another manual or build that one

[cantburn]

Go to another trans shop, it's obvious that that tech does'nt want to be bothered by rebuilding the trans. There is nothing wrong with your trans that a little tender loving care from a knowledgable technician can't fix. I've rebuilt my '92 getrag 5-speed and there was nothing to it if you have half a brain and can read a manual. Find a good shop in your area and let them bring your trans back to life.