wont go in gear

86stangkid · 11-07-2005, 10:41 PM

i got a 1986 mustang gt it has the brand new centerforce dual frictioin clutch in it and has a adjustable cable. a couple days ago i was driving my car and i went ot shift and i would not go in gear, so i let the car sit for about a day, then i drove it and it acted fine for about 20 min. then it didnt want ot go in gear no more. do you have any idea what it could be.

smokedchevy · 11-08-2005, 01:00 AM

Does it make grinding noises at all? Does it not go into gear sitting or while shifting on the fly? Does your clutch engage on the floor or with the pedal close to the top?

HoodStrype · 11-08-2005, 08:36 AM

My old 86 did the same thing when the tranny cracked...but, that adjustable cable can cause the same thing. Is it adjusted all the way out? No slack

86stangkid · 11-08-2005, 02:51 PM

It doesnt grind at all and if you rev it up to 3500 it goes right in gear, i am pretty sure it is adjusted all the way because when you can drvie for 15 to 30 min. and it is fine but it seems as soon as something gets hot it does it

~The Jester~ · 11-08-2005, 10:42 PM

After ruling out obvious problems, adjust your cable according to the manufactureres specs, and you'll be fine.

smokedchevy · 11-09-2005, 01:56 PM

In my opinion, it could be the clutch cable. When metal heats up it expands. Maybe your clutch cable is expanding just enough to make it ineffective in disengaging the clutch.

Your clutch should be smooth and easy to press,like a honda

, even with that dual friction clutch. I have the same one on my stang. Aftermarket clutch quadrants make the pedal smooth. If the pedal is hard to push, something is up with your cable.

86stangkid · 11-10-2005, 12:50 PM

i talked to a couple other people about it they thougth it could be my retainer sleve that the cable slides through came loose or the welds broke. is that possible.

smokedchevy · 11-10-2005, 03:10 PM

Not sure about a retainer sleeve having welds. Cables wear out and eventually can break, mine did. Is your clutch pedal smooth?

11-07-2005, 10:41 PM	#1
86stangkid 86stangkid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland/California Posts: 5	wont go in gear i got a 1986 mustang gt it has the brand new centerforce dual frictioin clutch in it and has a adjustable cable. a couple days ago i was driving my car and i went ot shift and i would not go in gear, so i let the car sit for about a day, then i drove it and it acted fine for about 20 min. then it didnt want ot go in gear no more. do you have any idea what it could be.

11-08-2005, 01:00 AM	#2
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: wont go in gear Does it make grinding noises at all? Does it not go into gear sitting or while shifting on the fly? Does your clutch engage on the floor or with the pedal close to the top? __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

11-08-2005, 08:36 AM	#3
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: wont go in gear My old 86 did the same thing when the tranny cracked...but, that adjustable cable can cause the same thing. Is it adjusted all the way out? No slack __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

11-08-2005, 02:51 PM	#4
86stangkid 86stangkid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland/California Posts: 5	Re: wont go in gear It doesnt grind at all and if you rev it up to 3500 it goes right in gear, i am pretty sure it is adjusted all the way because when you can drvie for 15 to 30 min. and it is fine but it seems as soon as something gets hot it does it

11-08-2005, 10:42 PM	#5
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: wont go in gear After ruling out obvious problems, adjust your cable according to the manufactureres specs, and you'll be fine. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

11-09-2005, 01:56 PM	#6
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: wont go in gear In my opinion, it could be the clutch cable. When metal heats up it expands. Maybe your clutch cable is expanding just enough to make it ineffective in disengaging the clutch. Your clutch should be smooth and easy to press,like a honda , even with that dual friction clutch. I have the same one on my stang. Aftermarket clutch quadrants make the pedal smooth. If the pedal is hard to push, something is up with your cable. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

11-10-2005, 12:50 PM	#7
86stangkid 86stangkid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland/California Posts: 5	Re: wont go in gear i talked to a couple other people about it they thougth it could be my retainer sleve that the cable slides through came loose or the welds broke. is that possible.

11-10-2005, 03:10 PM	#8
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: wont go in gear Not sure about a retainer sleeve having welds. Cables wear out and eventually can break, mine did. Is your clutch pedal smooth? __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

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