Muncie 4 speed is hard to shift
Here is a question for the stick shift fans out there. Why is my Muncie 4 speed overly stiff to shift ? I think that the 4 to 3 shift is the worst but it's quite stiff in all forward gears (not reverse) I purchased it as a used unit it came with an old shifter that is very sloppy. I did take the side cover off to check for broken bits before fitting to the car. I couldn't get a new gasket so I made my own from gasket paper. The paper that I used was a little thicker that the original gasket would that make a difference ?
Cheers Manky :confused:
What grade oil should I use ?
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Originally Posted by
rspears
The first question that comes to mind is what did you put in it for lubrication? Secondly, is it a cold weather problem, and does the stiffness stay with it even after you've driven enough to warm things up?
I think it's 80W/90 gear oil. What oil should be in a Muncie ? It's not cold here in Australia average days around 90 degrees. And even after driving 30 to 40 miles it's still the same.
I am getting a new shifter
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Originally Posted by
Dave Severson
If the linkage is sloppy and the shifter worn excessively could just be that....
I am getting a new shifter. But not till May this year. The cook and I are coming to America then. I was looking at the Summit racing brand shifters. They seem to be good value for money. Unless I find a new one at a swap meet before I get to Summit.