trouble shifting into 1st and 2nd

[TJM]

Hey, i have a problem of getting into 1st and 2nd gear. the gears are there and all it drives fine but the matter of physically getting in is a bitch. i have a b&m short shifter. could it be a bushing or something? has anyone else had this problem? thanks in advance.

tom

[SilviaSativa]

Upon start-up(when its cold) I have to force my B&M into second, but pretty sure its just the gear oil. Works fine after a few minz...

Does it happen constantly?

[BSeay]

Upon start-up(when its cold) I have to force my B&M into second, but pretty sure its just the gear oil. Works fine after a few minz...

Does it happen constantly?


I have the same problem you have with my short shifter, i was thinking that maybe a change in the gear oil would do something? i know after a few minutes it's fine...

[SilviaSativa]

I used Royal Purple 75w90 when the SS was installed, which is the viscosity chilton's manual recommends.
Didn't see it in the FSM...

[thx247]

Try double clutching your gear shifts.

[Pepperoni]

yea it's either that or maybe adjust your clutch by the clutch pedal

[TJM]

this is the first time it has ever happened. and its not even that cold out. its been out in colder temps and its been fine. i mean even not trying to put it in gear, just the movement of the shifter to the left in neutral requires a lot of force.