Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
Reply-To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Shifting 5 speeds
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I have that 5 speed, I think. yes, I have to 'sort of' push down for 1st
gear and for reverse, both. But Reverse is the real locked out gear...
The problems lie in the shifter mechanisim below the floor...There is a
sliding bolt thing that has a small ball in a hole, compressed by a
spring...it doesn't really show in any bently...That thing gets gummed-up.
If you take it apart, be careful and don't lose that ball, which springs
out and rolls away when you remove the bolt.
I rarely use the first gear daily...I start usually in second, though if
I have to go slowly or start on a steep hill, I do use the first gear. Do
Not try to "guide" the shift lever through the gears...it does better if
you just push it straight forward or pull it back...don't try to guide it
through the H ..... It takes a 'feel' that you'll develop....also, be sure
to keep the bushings and the cup lubed up....it makes a world of
difference..
If you do try to "guide" the lever around, it does become problematic
trying to drive smoothly, but it you just flick the lever straight back
for third and fifth, and nudge it forward for second and fourth, mine does
really wall....as long as it is lubed up at the bushings.
On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I posted this to the FB page but I know not everyone is there (and
> perhaps there are fewer now that FB is so much in the news).
>
> I'm having a problem getting my shifting smooth. Here are some details:
>
> I'm looking for advice/opinions... My AAZ turbo diesel is mated to an
> AAP 5 speed transmission. I'm having some problems getting the shifting
> sorted out and am wondering about options. I have gotten the kit from
> one of our vendors but 1st & reverse aren't co-operating.
>
> First up: I'm not sure I have the 5 speed linkage, from what I can tell
> it's the configuration used for syncros (which is similar to the 4 speed
> linkage). Based on 34.10 in my Bentley to put a proper 5 speed linkage
> in place would require a lot of different parts including the front
> shift rod and the housing. Anyone have all those bits laying around?;)
>
> Next: if I do indeed have the syncro set-up might that explain why I
> have to push down to get first gear in? The reverse gear lock in the
> housing is definitely different between them.
>
> And finally: anyone using the Big Shot who can comment on ease of
> installation and the resulting shift precision? I know they have 4 spd,
> syncro & 5 spd versions available.
> --
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> Website: Kraiker.Photography
> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
>
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