Topic: Next up..adjusting the 4 spd linkage..no I don't know what I'm doing
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Carson City, NV - USA
Joined: 12/4/2013
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Vette(s): Numbers matching 1972 350 4 speed, silver pewter body with blue interior
The thing don't like shifting...any kind of shifting. Engine off is resistant, engine running...same story. All gears. No grinding...just hard to push into the gates. Fluid level is up. It's not synchros....been there done that. So, I'll make up a linkage lock tool at the shop tomorrow. Can this be done with the trans in the car?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
My Christmas present to ME! Bought Sat 11-30-2013. 72, 350 4 spd, Silver with blue interior...Can't you just hear Pablo Cruz playing in the background?

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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

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Carson City, NV - USA
Joined: 12/4/2013
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Vette(s): Numbers matching 1972 350 4 speed, silver pewter body with blue interior
Didn't get to making the tool so thanks for the tip. That will save me some time. Guess I can enlist one of my kids to slip under there with me. More jackstands and bruised shoulder blades I guess.
My Christmas present to ME! Bought Sat 11-30-2013. 72, 350 4 spd, Silver with blue interior...Can't you just hear Pablo Cruz playing in the background?

Just to make sure you're clutch is properly disengaging, try this:
First thing is put the trans in neutral, with the engine running, and your foot off the clutch.
Then, full depress the clutch pedal and wait for about 5 seconds.
Then, try to put the trans into reverse.
If it grinds, then your clutch is not fully disengaging. If it goes into reverse easily, then your clutch is working properly, and you probably a problem with the first gear synchros.
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