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**truckdude239** · 10-26-2005, 10:09 AM

okay i got an major problem when i went to shift into2nd gear last night my shifter hit the dash before going into 2nd. i have the orginal 3 speed transmission thats been converted to 3 in the floor. when you look under the cab i see two rods comeing off the shifter going to the transmission does anyone know how to adjust these? i will try to get pictures up soon any help i'd apprecate it ( i kinda tired of beating my hand on the dash while shifting into 2nd lol

sneakysnake · 10-26-2005, 10:13 AM

Check the plates that hook the rods to the tranny, they are known for loosening and slipping on the shaft.

**truckdude239** · 10-26-2005, 07:19 PM

i've checked and everythign is tight is it possible my 2nd gear in my trans is gone?

**truckdude239** · 10-26-2005, 11:04 PM

ttt

**truckdude239** · 10-27-2005, 09:44 PM

ttt

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2005, 09:56 PM

Here's how you adjust the shifter....

First, you have two levers on the trans and two on the shifter lever, right?

Disconnect and remove both the long rods that go between the shifter and the trans.

Now, put both of the trans levers in the middle detent. Each one has three clicks, forward, middle, and back. You want middle.

Now, align both the levers on the shifter handle itself to where they are exactly centered front to rear in their throw and exactly aligned next to each other.

Now, adjust the threaded rod to connect the shifter levers and the trans levers without moving them any.

Install the rods and repin them to keep them from falling off.

Finally, adjust the stop bolts on the shifter itself to contact the shifter levers at full throw, foreward and backwards.

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2005, 09:57 PM

Tell me if that's confusing, I may be able to restate it another way if needed.

**truckdude239** · 10-27-2005, 10:00 PM

i think i will try that tomorrow see as its dark here i tryed today and now i can't get it in any gear but 3rd lmao i didn't know how to do it lol

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2005, 10:01 PM

On the trans, the front lever is 2-3 and the back lever is 1-R

**truckdude239** · 10-28-2005, 06:07 PM

ttt

**truckdude239** · 10-29-2005, 12:47 PM

okay got back under the truck today got my 2nd and 3rd gear working but my problem is my transmission is stuck in 1st gear and will not come out called an local junk yard and they said they have an 3 speed with about 50k miles on it 150 with exchange 30 days garntee what yal think? is it worth that?

larry may · 10-29-2005, 08:15 PM

I have one that is free Come get it....Fully Syncronized. Good one not junk.

**truckdude239** · 10-30-2005, 12:54 AM

umm i would but you live in missouri lol i'm on an limited buget lol i had to beg the guy to skip and payment on the truck so i could fix the thing lol

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2005, 07:12 AM

First off, that's a 25 dollar transmission. If you're in a bind, maybe 50 bucks. The 150 dollar junkyard is trying to screw you.

Second, your trans is stuck in gear, jack the back wheels up off the ground (chock the front wheels for safety). This will unload the drivetrain and likely allow it to slip out of gear freely. If not, tap the levers a bit with a small hammer.

Worst case, remove the 7 bolts on the side cover and remove the whol side plate. This will allow the shift forks to disengage from the shift collars inside the trans.

There's nothing to one of these gearboxes. I rebuilt one on the tailgate of my truck last week. You can get through this and not pay 150 bucks.

**truckdude239** · 10-30-2005, 10:08 AM

called my grandfather today and he said he was coming up this coming weekend and told me not to touch anything he'd fix it he tolded me that he can build one if these in no time so i guess i'm waiting on him

10-26-2005, 10:09 AM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	shifter trouble okay i got an major problem when i went to shift into2nd gear last night my shifter hit the dash before going into 2nd. i have the orginal 3 speed transmission thats been converted to 3 in the floor. when you look under the cab i see two rods comeing off the shifter going to the transmission does anyone know how to adjust these? i will try to get pictures up soon any help i'd apprecate it ( i kinda tired of beating my hand on the dash while shifting into 2nd lol Last edited by truckdude239; 10-26-2005 at 10:09 AM.

10-26-2005, 10:13 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: shifter trouble Check the plates that hook the rods to the tranny, they are known for loosening and slipping on the shaft.

10-26-2005, 07:19 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble i've checked and everythign is tight is it possible my 2nd gear in my trans is gone?

10-26-2005, 11:04 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble ttt Last edited by truckdude239; 10-27-2005 at 09:44 PM.

10-27-2005, 09:44 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble ttt

10-27-2005, 09:56 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: shifter trouble Here's how you adjust the shifter.... First, you have two levers on the trans and two on the shifter lever, right? Disconnect and remove both the long rods that go between the shifter and the trans. Now, put both of the trans levers in the middle detent. Each one has three clicks, forward, middle, and back. You want middle. Now, align both the levers on the shifter handle itself to where they are exactly centered front to rear in their throw and exactly aligned next to each other. Now, adjust the threaded rod to connect the shifter levers and the trans levers without moving them any. Install the rods and repin them to keep them from falling off. Finally, adjust the stop bolts on the shifter itself to contact the shifter levers at full throw, foreward and backwards. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2005, 09:57 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: shifter trouble Tell me if that's confusing, I may be able to restate it another way if needed. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2005, 10:00 PM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble i think i will try that tomorrow see as its dark here i tryed today and now i can't get it in any gear but 3rd lmao i didn't know how to do it lol

10-27-2005, 10:01 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: shifter trouble On the trans, the front lever is 2-3 and the back lever is 1-R __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-28-2005, 06:07 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble ttt Last edited by truckdude239; 10-29-2005 at 09:29 AM.

10-29-2005, 12:47 PM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble okay got back under the truck today got my 2nd and 3rd gear working but my problem is my transmission is stuck in 1st gear and will not come out called an local junk yard and they said they have an 3 speed with about 50k miles on it 150 with exchange 30 days garntee what yal think? is it worth that?

10-29-2005, 08:15 PM	#12
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: shifter trouble I have one that is free Come get it....Fully Syncronized. Good one not junk.

10-30-2005, 12:54 AM	#13
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble umm i would but you live in missouri lol i'm on an limited buget lol i had to beg the guy to skip and payment on the truck so i could fix the thing lol

10-30-2005, 07:12 AM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: shifter trouble First off, that's a 25 dollar transmission. If you're in a bind, maybe 50 bucks. The 150 dollar junkyard is trying to screw you. Second, your trans is stuck in gear, jack the back wheels up off the ground (chock the front wheels for safety). This will unload the drivetrain and likely allow it to slip out of gear freely. If not, tap the levers a bit with a small hammer. Worst case, remove the 7 bolts on the side cover and remove the whol side plate. This will allow the shift forks to disengage from the shift collars inside the trans. There's nothing to one of these gearboxes. I rebuilt one on the tailgate of my truck last week. You can get through this and not pay 150 bucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-30-2005, 10:08 AM	#15
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: shifter trouble called my grandfather today and he said he was coming up this coming weekend and told me not to touch anything he'd fix it he tolded me that he can build one if these in no time so i guess i'm waiting on him



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