On Sat, 19 Aug 2000, Steve Reilly wrote:
>
> Dear List:
>
> Recently I acquired a Gt6+. I am finding it hard to shift gears with it
> though.
>
>
> Reverse - No problem
> First - No problem
> Second - Shifts, gearshift lever violently bumps up and down on
> Acceleration/deacceleration
This is because the trans is not properly engaged...
> Third - Hard to shift into, have to really push the gearshift, then it
> pops&grinds into gear. As soon as you're off the gas, it pops out unless
> you hold it in.
Same as above....don't do this! YOu will ruin the synchros...
> Fourth - Usually no problem, sometimes will grind.
>
This all has to do primarily with a clutch that is not fully
disengaging. Also there is the possibility that your shift linkages are
wrong. Either the detents are defective, or shift rod(s) are bent.
However, most likely is the clutch. To check, without pumping the clutch,
depress the pedal, then carefully try to put into reverse (this gear is
unsynchronized) and see if there is any grinding. If not, partially
remove from reverse (just enough that the gear teeth just touch) and
slowly let the clutch out. See how far you must let up on the pedal until
you detect the gears begin to spin. You can tell because you will just
begin to pick up a little snick-snick. That's all you need. This will
tell how much clearance the clutch has. If it is reasonable (like two
inches off the floor) clutch is fine. Then, sad to say, the problem is
inside the box.
I won't say, "Cheers..."
> When I shift, I've tried pushing the pedal just most of the wy, instead of
> how I usually do (as far as the pedal goes-makes no difference though). I
> only have to push the clutch pedal about 1/3 -> 1/2 before the gearbox
> disengages.
>
> I recently took the car in for it's safety, and my mechanic who drove
> (neither my triumph specialist, nor really a gearbox specialist) said the
> problem was probably that the clutch fork was bent, or that the PPO may
> have shifted gears without the clutch (is that possible?). The
> transmission was supposedly recently rebuilt.
>
> Anybody have an idea where the problem is? Also, how much work would be
> involved in solving the problem/technical experience required.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Reilly
> '70 Gt6+
>
James A. Ruffner
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