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warren va · 09-02-2016, 09:01 PM

I have been driving my car for over 10 years with no problems. Today it started jumping out of high gear into neutral. Does this call for a readjustment of the shifting linkage and if so some advice please.
Thanks
Warren

fordcragar · 09-02-2016, 09:17 PM

It could be adjustment. What I would do is put it in third gear and then raise it up into the air. Then pull the linkage on the second/third gear lever, now see if you can move the lever farther into gear. If it isn't the linkage, it could be either the shifting fork or a gear.

When it is popping out of gear, that is usually an indicator that it isn't going all the way into gear.

rotorwrench · 09-03-2016, 09:10 AM

High gear depends on the synchronizer assembly since it is direct drive. When things get worn and there is too much play in there, it can pop out. It is important to maintain the detents in the shifting mechanism though. They do some of the job of keeping things in mesh. It may be time for an overhaul.

warren va · 09-03-2016, 09:20 AM

Thanks fordcrager for your reply. I'm Checking it out today and will let you know the results.
warren va

warren va · 09-03-2016, 07:24 PM

Today I extended the shifting rod another 1/4 inch for third and second gear. Then drove it up and down hills, braking a lot and in start and stop traffic in town. So far it has not disengaged again. Got my fingers crossed and knocking on wood.Hope this will solve my problem.
Thanks again to you both
warren va

alanwoodieman · 09-03-2016, 07:49 PM

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check the condition of the rubber grommets. worn or loose (oil soaked) grommets will contribute to the problem. glad you do not apparently need to rebuild trans!!

George/Maine · 09-04-2016, 04:32 PM

The ujoint bolt maybe looseing and shift is moveing to back.

09-02-2016, 09:01 PM	#1
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear I have been driving my car for over 10 years with no problems. Today it started jumping out of high gear into neutral. Does this call for a readjustment of the shifting linkage and if so some advice please. Thanks Warren

09-02-2016, 09:17 PM	#2
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear It could be adjustment. What I would do is put it in third gear and then raise it up into the air. Then pull the linkage on the second/third gear lever, now see if you can move the lever farther into gear. If it isn't the linkage, it could be either the shifting fork or a gear. When it is popping out of gear, that is usually an indicator that it isn't going all the way into gear.

09-03-2016, 09:10 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,423	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear High gear depends on the synchronizer assembly since it is direct drive. When things get worn and there is too much play in there, it can pop out. It is important to maintain the detents in the shifting mechanism though. They do some of the job of keeping things in mesh. It may be time for an overhaul.

09-03-2016, 09:20 AM	#4
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear Thanks fordcrager for your reply. I'm Checking it out today and will let you know the results. warren va

09-03-2016, 07:24 PM	#5
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear Today I extended the shifting rod another 1/4 inch for third and second gear. Then drove it up and down hills, braking a lot and in start and stop traffic in town. So far it has not disengaged again. Got my fingers crossed and knocking on wood.Hope this will solve my problem. Thanks again to you both warren va

09-03-2016, 07:49 PM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) check the condition of the rubber grommets. worn or loose (oil soaked) grommets will contribute to the problem. glad you do not apparently need to rebuild trans!!

09-04-2016, 04:32 PM	#7
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: My 40 ford Jumping out of high gear The ujoint bolt maybe looseing and shift is moveing to back.