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Try adjusting the pushrods, making them longer. I know it sounds crazy, but i had a similar problem and that fixed it. People on this list even said don't do it, but i did it anyway. Now it works
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<div>From: h.duinhoven@planet.nl </div>
<div>Date: 10/7/24 3:19 AM (GMT-06:00) </div>
<div>To: "'S.Carr'" <britfan1@epix.net>, mgs@autox.team.net </div>
<div>Subject: Re: [Mgs] B/GT gearbox mystery </div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Maybe a different approach:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Are the clutch hydraulics still in good order?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">A clutch which does not operate well, does not “allow” the gearbox shift in good order.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Check the level and when good, check the movement of the slave cylinder when fully operating the clutch pedal.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Did you notice a change in the ease of operation of the clutch pedal?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">If so, this indicates clutch hydraulics issues…</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Hans</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Ex 71 BGT owner</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Van:</b> Mgs <mgs-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>Namens </b>S.Carr<br>
<b>Verzonden:</b> dinsdag 24 september 2024 00:09<br>
<b>Aan:</b> mgs@autox.team.net<br>
<b>Onderwerp:</b> [Mgs] B/GT gearbox mystery</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="DefaultFontHxMailStyle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">My ’71 B/GT has suddenly developed a gearbox problem—intermittently it will not go into
</span></span><span class="DefaultFontHxMailStyle"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">any</span></u></span><span class="DefaultFontHxMailStyle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> gear, whether the engine is running or not. A few minutes
later it will work normally, then later refuse to shift again. Any idea where we should look for the cause? We assume the side plate will have to come off. We need to fix the problem, as I want to put the car up for sale before winter sets in----</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="DefaultFontHxMailStyle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Sarah Carr</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="DefaultFontHxMailStyle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">’71 B/GT in PA</span></span></p>
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