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Old 09-26-2017, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oldguy64malibu View Post
Installed rebuilt Saginaw 3 speed. Trans will not down shift from second to first while moving. Trying to downshift to first results in grinding noise. However, if car is at a dead stop, with engine running, if I shift into reverse and then into first gear it engages easily with no grinding. If I shut the engine off it will shift easily into first.
Any ideas ?
sounds like there is not enough airgap or clutch freeplay..
based on ''if I shift into reverse and then into first gear it engages easily with no grinding. If I shut the engine off it will shift easily into first.''
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