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ted280sl

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Shifting Problem
« on: July 07, 2021, 13:24:36 »
I have a 1969 with a manual shift. Recently I had difficulty finding third gear. I purchased and installed new bushings. The shifter is quite firm now but, my problem has not gone away. After using reverse I have difficulty finding first gear. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Shifting Problem
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2021, 14:36:39 »
Is your clutch fully disengaging?

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Re: Shifting Problem
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2021, 16:27:53 »
Since it's first and third that indicates to me that the shifter rod may not be properly set (fore/aft) on the transmission spline.

I assume by "find"  that you mean engage in the gear.
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Re: Shifting Problem
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2021, 19:31:58 »
1. The clutch is working properly. I am able to engage and disengage the clutch.
2. I am unable to find the gear means when I am in reverse and look for first, I find third. When I am in second I can't find third. I am not grinding gears, I just can't position the gearshift to access the gears as I was able to do until recently.
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