hard shifting
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hard shifting
So my tranny has started acting up,,doesnt want to go in 2nd very easily when downshifting and wants to jump out when downshifting,and shifter top has developed a leak,its a cowpie 4 spd,goin fpor a 1500 mile ride next week,and wondering if its going to grenade,or what the problem is
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
Think I would go from least to most...
Pull primary, inspect and clean plates and reset adjustments according to manual
Inspect shift linkage for wear and replace any worn or grooved parts and readjust as required
Pull cowpie top and look for worn out parts
Inspect shift forks/gears and look for worn out parts and replace as needed
Pull primary, inspect and clean plates and reset adjustments according to manual
Inspect shift linkage for wear and replace any worn or grooved parts and readjust as required
Pull cowpie top and look for worn out parts
Inspect shift forks/gears and look for worn out parts and replace as needed
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
If your shift linkage components are not worn, then it is time to pull the top and inspect your shift cam and pawl carrier. There are also some springs that could be worn out and need replacing.
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Most likely it's the linkage , they where loose as a dock side ***** from the factory . If not look at the little plate where the shaft for linkage arm comes through on the top , it's the shift pawl / carrier and those do break and it will do exactly your describing . Good luck bud .
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so is that a big job to do Twizted,,its been sloppy forever,but just started jumpin around when downshifting to 2nd
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The primary's have to come off and you can get to that little cover if that's the problem but look at the bright side once it's off you can simplify and strengthen the linkage . they have steel replacement arm for it that works real well and you take about half the crap out by going direct from shift arm to the lever on the trans .
Get a good light and an inspection mirror on the little wands and go hunting for the leak & cracks on the lid .
Get a good light and an inspection mirror on the little wands and go hunting for the leak & cracks on the lid .
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So my tranny has started acting up,,doesnt want to go in 2nd very easily when downshifting and wants to jump out when downshifting,and shifter top has developed a leak,its a cowpie 4 spd,goin fpor a 1500 mile ride next week,and wondering if its going to grenade,or what the problem is
