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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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I hope someone can help. I just replaced the kicker gear and transmission cover on my '78. Now I have a loud whining noise, it is the loudest when in neutral. When I engage first gear it stops until I start driving. The best I can tell it continues with all four gears. Any help will be appreciated.
 
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I hope someone can help. I just replaced the kicker gear and transmission cover on my '78. Now I have a loud whining noise, it is the loudest when in neutral. When I engage first gear it stops until I start driving. The best I can tell it continues with all four gears. Any help will be appreciated.
Did you get the throwout bearing set up correctly? Take it back apart and check it.
 
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