blew ssomething going for 3rd gear in a brake stand?

5.0 85 GT · 10-19-2009, 03:14 PM

welp..i was in front of my house, had some buddies over 1999 GT was there, and i did a powerbrake in first, hit second, put it to 7k rpms and hit third, went in too easy, it hit and then just gave up...u can see all 3 gears marked on the pavement, but i coasted into the driveway, nd no broken pieces, leaking fluid, clutch cables good, driveshaft does NOT spin....i can go through everygear with no clutch and the car wont stall, did i bend the shift forks? the bone T-45 has only 6k on a rebuild...any suggestions?

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Tim99GT · 10-19-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.0 85 GT

i did a powerbrake in first, hit second, put it to 7k rpms and hit third, went in too easy, it hit and then just gave up
i can go through everygear with no clutch and the car wont stall, did i bend the shift forks?
the bone T-45 has only 6k on a rebuild...any suggestions?

1999 GT · 10-19-2009, 03:50 PM

^^ try not to give too much advice next time....

lizzyfan · 10-19-2009, 04:00 PM

Driveshaft does not spin? Sounds like you snapped a u-joint
Pretty foolish of you I must say

Tim99GT · 10-19-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1999 GT

^^ try not to give too much advice next time....

Well, what the hell did he think was going to happen???

The stock transmission is just that - stock. Its not built to take that kind of abuse. Yea, burnouts in 1st gear are ok, but when you start switching gears while doing the burnout your asking for trouble. And to top it all off, your spinning it to 7K rpms..... you mind as well drive down the highway doing 70ish and slam the damn thing in reverse...

5.0 85 GT · 10-19-2009, 04:42 PM

^hahaa ok fair enough, but 1st things first, my motto is.."its a cobra..what can't it do.." lol which is not always the case, but like i said only 6K on the rebuild, and it was rebuilt to be stronger than stock...abd i was only turning at 7k to get some spin in 3rd witht he 3:55's....so yes good point..u joint isnt too bad? i just bought 85 fox, so wasnt looking to blwo another load ont he cobra....can change the u joint myself?

Ford93Bronco · 10-19-2009, 04:58 PM

[quote=5.0 85 GT;6580016]my motto is.."its a cobra..what can't it do.." /QUOTE]

My motto "If you want to play hard you have to pay hard"

ddmsgtr1 · 10-19-2009, 05:00 PM

I would imagine so, if it's only a u-joint. You said it's going through all gears without the clutch and not stalling? And your gears aren't grinding from shifting without the clutch? Please correct me if I misread what your saying, but if this is true, I'd say you have bigger problems than just a u-joint.

0949er · 10-19-2009, 05:07 PM

please tell me you got that stunt at LEAST on video.... because even though it was stupid... I KNOW it looked bad ass, lol. plz plz plz tell me its on video

Acer2428 · 10-19-2009, 05:11 PM

You burnt out your clutch... It's not engaging. That's why the D/S doesn't spin and that's why you can go into any gear. It's like having the clutch pedal perm. pushed down.