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Title: Car Jumping out of gear Post by: nelgy on June 13, 2010, 05:51:59 PM hey guys, i replaced the steering head bearing and steering wheel a couple of weeks ago and since then when im in ssecond gear, the gear jumps to neutral if i back off and get on the gas again.. any ideas?
thanks Title: Re: Car Jumping out of gear Post by: mcl1959 on June 14, 2010, 06:46:54 PM Sounds like you need to readjust the shift linkage - It is described in the manual, but loosening the top adjuster and resetting the position of the lever is all that needs to be done. That said, your gearbox is showing signs of wear as this is a common occurrence on gray gearboxes.
Ken Title: Re: Car Jumping out of gear Post by: FE_STD_WAGON on June 14, 2010, 11:45:30 PM check your engine mounts too 1 may hve split
Mick Title: Re: Car Jumping out of gear Post by: RET on June 25, 2010, 05:49:21 PM I agree with Mick - check your engine mounts. I broke the shifter tube once many years ago because of a busted engine mount. If the engine and gearbox are moving, it will put a strain on the gear linkages.
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