Shifter is sticking.....

Topless In Texas · 08-19-2002, 11:22 PM

The last couple of weeks, my Steeda TriAx has been hanging up on me.

Seems like I have to jam the hell out of it sometime to shift it into 1st and reverse mainly. Sometimes i even have to use both hands. Like it gets 'stuck'. The clutch has at least 60K on it I think. Its def. not as smooth as it was (the shifter) when I first put it in....
So, any input? Suggestions?

TNT

cyberstang5.0 · 08-20-2002, 07:11 AM

It maybe time to change your tranny fluid. Mine was sticking a while back, then I changed it with some synthetic fluid and it fixed the problem

I think it's sticking due to lack of lube. Friction is a car worst enemy

chris91LX · 08-20-2002, 08:11 AM

I had that problem, but my trans was shot. I'd change the fluid like Cyberstang says and see how that goes.

briand · 08-20-2002, 08:15 AM

topless, it could be also that your clutch cable is out of adjustment, making it harder to select and shift gears. Is the clutch picking up right off the floor board if so than you should invest in an adjustable clutch quardrant and cable. the stock quardrant is plastic and gets stipped out overtime causing your cable to be out of adjustment. hope this helps. good luck

RPM427 · 08-20-2002, 08:34 AM

Do you have a firewall adjuster for the clutch cable? If you do you can screw it out a little bit until it shifts smooth. I would also check the cable itself to make sure it is not stretched or frayed.

84LX89GT · 08-20-2002, 04:58 PM

I've had hard shifting into 1st and Reverse in all 5 speed mustangs i've owned and my GT used to do that, until I changed the clutch and put in an adjustable clutch quadrant. It now EASILY goes into every gear. I'd highly recommend getting an adjustable clutch quadrant....much better feel and shifting.

Topless In Texas · 08-21-2002, 01:33 AM

Ya, I was talking to someone tonight about it. I got in my car, and w/ out it running, the gears shifted smooth and easy w/ no clutch. Guess I have not payed that much attention to the clutch itself. Seems like I"m having to put more pressure on it then i'm used to after messing w/ it. Like its harder to push down, more resistance. He said it could be my pressure plate, or the cable itself.. I Put the shifter in MYSELF, so I KNOW its not that!

I'm due for an oilchange. Guess When I do the Quick Lube thing, i'll def. make sure they check it out. (fluid)
IT BETTER not be my transmission....THAT I dont need..BTW: I just turned over 105K.........

TNT

Old Guy with 87 GT · 08-21-2002, 06:22 AM

seems like its time for an adjustable clutch cable ........the symtoms posted are tell tale symtoms of the clutch being out of adjustment........mine did the same thing when i bought it ,all it was was the self adjuster was going bad .......put an adjustable cable in it ......does fine now

08-19-2002, 11:22 PM	#1
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	Shifter is sticking..... The last couple of weeks, my Steeda TriAx has been hanging up on me. Seems like I have to jam the hell out of it sometime to shift it into 1st and reverse mainly. Sometimes i even have to use both hands. Like it gets 'stuck'. The clutch has at least 60K on it I think. Its def. not as smooth as it was (the shifter) when I first put it in.... So, any input? Suggestions? TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

08-20-2002, 08:11 AM	#3
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I had that problem, but my trans was shot. I'd change the fluid like Cyberstang says and see how that goes. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

08-20-2002, 08:15 AM	#4
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	topless, it could be also that your clutch cable is out of adjustment, making it harder to select and shift gears. Is the clutch picking up right off the floor board if so than you should invest in an adjustable clutch quardrant and cable. the stock quardrant is plastic and gets stipped out overtime causing your cable to be out of adjustment. hope this helps. good luck __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

08-20-2002, 08:34 AM	#5
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Do you have a firewall adjuster for the clutch cable? If you do you can screw it out a little bit until it shifts smooth. I would also check the cable itself to make sure it is not stretched or frayed. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-20-2002, 04:58 PM	#6
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I've had hard shifting into 1st and Reverse in all 5 speed mustangs i've owned and my GT used to do that, until I changed the clutch and put in an adjustable clutch quadrant. It now EASILY goes into every gear. I'd highly recommend getting an adjustable clutch quadrant....much better feel and shifting. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

08-20-2002, 07:11 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	It maybe time to change your tranny fluid. Mine was sticking a while back, then I changed it with some synthetic fluid and it fixed the problem I think it's sticking due to lack of lube. Friction is a car worst enemy

08-21-2002, 01:33 AM	#7
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	:\ Ya, I was talking to someone tonight about it. I got in my car, and w/ out it running, the gears shifted smooth and easy w/ no clutch. Guess I have not payed that much attention to the clutch itself. Seems like I"m having to put more pressure on it then i'm used to after messing w/ it. Like its harder to push down, more resistance. He said it could be my pressure plate, or the cable itself.. I Put the shifter in MYSELF, so I KNOW its not that! I'm due for an oilchange. Guess When I do the Quick Lube thing, i'll def. make sure they check it out. (fluid) IT BETTER not be my transmission....THAT I dont need..BTW: I just turned over 105K......... TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

08-21-2002, 06:22 AM	#8
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	seems like its time for an adjustable clutch cable ........the symtoms posted are tell tale symtoms of the clutch being out of adjustment........mine did the same thing when i bought it ,all it was was the self adjuster was going bad .......put an adjustable cable in it ......does fine now __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

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