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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blind: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by jordan_0806: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by EPIK: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by jordan_0806: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by EPIK: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by 8stang8: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by EPIK: [qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by 8stang8: [qb] Dam 2nd gear already :mad: [/qb][/QUOTE]Dustin...if it is grinding from 1st to 2nd and not 2nd to 3rd it is more than likely not a syncro problem. It could be a simple clutch adjustment issue or the stops on your short shifter.... most people forget the adjustment for the cljutch on the fork.. for the shifter, just try adjusting the rear stop back a little further.... I would try the simple stuff before taking the trans out and working on it.... [/qb][/QUOTE]I do have a firewall adjuster, but not an adjustable cable. As far as the shifter stops are concerened, I left them out. i hope its something that simple.....It is only 1st to 2nd that grinds & sometimes when I go to downshift to 2nd to slow down, it pops out of gear??? :confused: [/qb][/QUOTE]put the stops back in...the reason they are there is to prevent you from damaging the transmission anyways. but all clutch cables are adjustable at the clutch fork.... there are 2 - 1/2" nuts on the cable that goes through the clutch fork....one is for adjustment, the other is to lock it in place....adjust those out a little and see if it makes a difference....you want to put them so the clutch engages earlier.... buuut, having it pop out of 2nd while driving would worry me too.... try adjustments at first to see.... [/qb][/QUOTE]adjustable clutch cables are garbage, and stock clutch cables are not adjustable at the fork. with a firewall adjuster and a stock cable (best setup, IMO) the only adjustment is to be made at the firewall. it's tricky to get it right. where in the pedal travel does the clutch start to grab, Epik? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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