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rlcxz@yahoo.com
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No high gear

Post by rlcxz@yahoo.com » Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:03 pm

Friends T has no high gear. Low is fine. Happened all of a sudden. You think broken spring is the cause???


TXGOAT2
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Re: No high gear

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:54 pm

I think a broken clutch spring would cause it. There may be other issues that could cause it. This question will get more informed attention in the General Discussion Forum. I'd re-post it there.

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Mark Gregush
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Re: No high gear

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:17 pm

This section is for questions about the site, not car questions. Start by asking on the general forum. You will get a lot more eyes on it.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup


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Re: No high gear

Post by Norman Kling » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:15 pm

Did you do any adjustments to the parking brake lever or to the screw on the cam of the lever before this happened? There are two things which could cause the problem. One would be something wrong with the high speed clutch such as broken spring or disks stuck in the drum.
The other thing would be adjustment of the neutral or something out of alignment which could keep it stuck in neutral when the brake lever is all the way forward. Brake rods adjusted too long could also keep the lever from going all the way forward which would cause it to stay in the neutral position.
Norm

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Mark Gregush
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Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
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Re: No high gear

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:24 am

They last checked in on June 11th and this was their last post. :(
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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