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Old 07-06-2020, 07:26 PM   #5
oldford2
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Default Re: 47 pickup second gear pops out

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
There are a number of wear locations that can cause a lot of gear movement when the thrust load reverses during engine braking. Gear bushing might be worn, the 2nd gear and mating cluster gear may have a lot of wear on the teeth. The counter shaft may have loose bearings of the thrust washer is shot. The synchro blocker ring may be worn out too. A person would just have to tear it down & have a look. The shifter detents in the tower should also be checked since they do aid in holding it in gear as long as everything else is good to go.
Thanks for the response rotorwrench. Sounds the shifter dedents play a minor role. Can that be done on top or even worth checking?
John
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