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37fatfender · 12-09-2020, 06:03 PM

I have a 38 top loader trans in my 40 Coupe. It was rebuilt by Van Pelt a couple years ago. Less that 2000 miles on it since being rebuilt. Double detent shift tower. This car is well taken and not abused ever.
Here's my problem yesterday, yesterday wasn't the first time it has been getting worse. I was driving had to make a turn and downshift to second....I could not down shift. I had to leave in 3 rd and chug home. Or if I can get into neutral it will not go into second. I am not sure what is going on. Sitting still engine running or not it shifts like a hot knife in butter. I am wondering if i should adjust the clutch push rod? The problem only seems to be when the car is moving!
Any ideas?

Thx

12-09-2020, 06:03 PM	#1
37fatfender Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mesquite, NV / Gurnee, IL Posts: 298	Hard to Down Shift 3rd to 2nd I have a 38 top loader trans in my 40 Coupe. It was rebuilt by Van Pelt a couple years ago. Less that 2000 miles on it since being rebuilt. Double detent shift tower. This car is well taken and not abused ever. Here's my problem yesterday, yesterday wasn't the first time it has been getting worse. I was driving had to make a turn and downshift to second....I could not down shift. I had to leave in 3 rd and chug home. Or if I can get into neutral it will not go into second. I am not sure what is going on. Sitting still engine running or not it shifts like a hot knife in butter. I am wondering if i should adjust the clutch push rod? The problem only seems to be when the car is moving! Any ideas? Thx