chilywily72

So I bought a 93 5.0 gt for 1,000 off craigslist as a runner driver. Engine was recently rebuilt and the car is all stock besides a bbk inner fender cold air kit. The problem with the car is that first and second gear are fine shifting in no problem 3rd the rpms have t be way down in order for it to go in and it still kinda grinds and you cannot get 4th in at all it cannot be found to even try and shift into it and 5th gear goes right in no problem. Any idea what it might be?

nitrous_bob

my guess is synchros, but also make sure your clutch is fully disengaging when you press it in.

it should start to engage 1 1/2" off the floor.

you can also jack the rear end up, and put it in gear with the wheels up and clutch in. if the tires want to move, your not adjusted right and can make it really hard to shift too. but chances are that you'd have probs in all gears so i still say synchros

stang8689

synchros in third are usually one of the first to go

Bubba 95SN

Check blocking rings, shifter fork for 3-4. You got 1-2 &5 clutch is most likely disengaging. Pull transmission and have a look inside for offending parts.

chilywily72

Thanks for the input guys!! I got the tranny out today after a few curse words and a couple smashed finger nails. Doesnt look bad the top plate where the shifter goes in was lose dont know if this would cause anything to happen i bought a dvd on how to rebuild the t5 so im gonna watch it and buy one of those master rebuild kits off ebay. I got it transferred at the dmv today sonow i just need to fix the tranny and put her on the road!!