4-speed 1-2 Lever Won't Move - HELP!

[PurpleBeeper]

My Roadruner was hit hard (side + front) 13 yrs ago, but I drove the car home with no problem.

The repairs are done & A-833 and new Hays just went back in. The trans is in neutral (driveshaft turns) and I adjusted the shifter & clutch linkages.

When I tested the feel of the shifter I realized that 1-2 shift lever won't move! 3-4 and Reverse move just fine.

I thought maybe rust was the problem & used a ton of PB Blaster, disconnected the linkage & gave the 1-2 shift lever a good smack with a hammer (both directions) to break it free but it won't budge in either direction.

What's going on & what should I do? I've waited 13 yrs to drive this car and I "thought" I'd have it on the road this weekend....HELP!

Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

[MoparMitch]

Im thinking you'll probably have to drain the gear oil and pull the side cover , so you can check the 1-2 shift collar and or the 1-2 syncronizers to determine why the collar won't slide. Also check the shift fork movement in the cover.

 

[tpodwdog]

X2

 

[shag766]

Im thinking you'll probably have to drain the gear oil and pull the side cover , so you can check the 1-2 shift collar and or the 1-2 syncronizers to determine why the collar won't slide. Also check the shift fork movement in the cover.

X3

and put the hammer away

 

[PurpleBeeper]

How to Re-install side cover?

Im thinking you'll probably have to drain the gear oil and pull the side cover , so you can check the 1-2 shift collar and or the 1-2 syncronizers to determine why the collar won't slide. Also check the shift fork movement in the cover.

If I pull off the side cover (trans in car) how can I get the shift forks back into the little 1-2 & 3-4 "cups" on the back of the cover? Is there a trick?

I opened up a broken trans I have & even laying on the ground it was a little tough to re-align the "cups" and the shift forks to put the cover back on. I'm afraid if I take the cover off the one in my car I won't be able to get it back on!

What's the trick to doing it?

Thanks Everyone!

 

[mattsmopars]

If I pull off the side cover (trans in car) how can I get the shift forks back into the little 1-2 & 3-4 "cups" on the back of the cover? Is there a trick?

I opened up a broken trans I have & even laying on the ground it was a little tough to re-align the "cups" and the shift forks to put the cover back on. I'm afraid if I take the cover off the one in my car I won't be able to get it back on!

What's the trick to doing it?

Thanks Everyone!

Sounds like you may have a shift fork already in wrong not letting the clutching sleeve slide. You will deffinatly have to pull the side cover off and inspect the inside of the trans. If that is while it is still in the car or pull it out of the car and put it on a bench to have a look. Good luck and keep us posted. Matt

 

[Meep-Meep]

If I pull off the side cover (trans in car) how can I get the shift forks back into the little 1-2 & 3-4 "cups" on the back of the cover? Is there a trick?

I opened up a broken trans I have & even laying on the ground it was a little tough to re-align the "cups" and the shift forks to put the cover back on. I'm afraid if I take the cover off the one in my car I won't be able to get it back on!

What's the trick to doing it?

Thanks Everyone!

I actually broke a shift fork once and was able to pull the side cover, fix it, and get everything back together. Don't recall exactly, but I think I got one fork to start in the hole then the other right after.

 

[ChargerRTguy]

I can scan a few pages of my shop manual on the 4 speed assembly and post them if interested.

 

[MoparMitch]

The trick is to reach behind the cover while you feel for the levers and line them up with the corresponding holes. Oh, the other thing is , you should do this with your eyes closed and your tounge sticking out !!!!

 

[PurpleBeeper]

My Roadruner was hit hard (side + front) 13 yrs ago, but I drove the car home with no problem.

The repairs are done & A-833 and new Hays just went back in. The trans is in neutral (driveshaft turns) and I adjusted the shifter & clutch linkages.

When I tested the feel of the shifter I realized that 1-2 shift lever won't move! 3-4 and Reverse move just fine.

I thought maybe rust was the problem & used a ton of PB Blaster, disconnected the linkage & gave the 1-2 shift lever a good smack with a hammer (both directions) to break it free but it won't budge in either direction.

What's going on & what should I do? I've waited 13 yrs to drive this car and I "thought" I'd have it on the road this weekend....HELP!

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Found the problem. The trans was not COMPLETELY out of reverse. I moved the reverse shift lever over just a hair and the 1-2 shift lever moves freely.:hello2:

 

[shag766]

good one buddy

 

[MoparMitch]

Awesome news, now get that car cruizin