After new trans/clutch/shifter won't stay in 3rd gear...
12-05-2010, 12:37 AM
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After new trans/clutch/shifter won't stay in 3rd gear...
Today I installed a ford factory rebuilt 3650 transmission, a spec stg 1 clutch, and a mgw shifter. Install went fairly smooth and while taking the car out for a drive after the install I notice the car won't stay in 3rd gear. Shifts into 3rd smoothly without any grinding at all however after a few seconds it pops into neutral. This is my 3rd clutch install and I'm puzzled as to what's the issue. Any ideas?
12-05-2010, 12:51 AM
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First of all, did you use the shift stops in the MGW shifter?
If you did, there is a chance that you didn't set the set them correctly and 3rd isn't engaging fully. Try backing them a turn or better yet, just remove them. The 3650 trans doesn't really need it.
If you did, there is a chance that you didn't set the set them correctly and 3rd isn't engaging fully. Try backing them a turn or better yet, just remove them. The 3650 trans doesn't really need it.
12-05-2010, 03:58 PM
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It may be that the detent pin is not moving freely, or the spring is weak--IIRC the center one is for the 3-4 shift rod...
Remove the cap and use a magnet to fish out the spring and detent pin...
Remove the cap and use a magnet to fish out the spring and detent pin...
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