Transmission problem..
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Transmission problem..
So, I have a 1970 f100 stock 4 speed with a 351w bolted on to it and when I take off and I don't give it enough gas vs letting off clutch, the shifter literally almost slaps me right on my leg, and the passenger, I looked under there and everything. Looks good, when it does this it doesn't come out of gear or anything it's just annoying and plus I really don't want to tear anything up, any ideas what this could be?
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2X Hio. If the shifter does this still straight up but moving side to side look for a broken tranny mount. If the shifter is twisting back and forth clockwise and counter-clockwise look for one or both engine mounts to be broken. Note, "at rest" a mount may look OK. The two halves might have sat back down on each other correctly.
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Shorty, you have a dangerous situation. Last year a fellow came in with a picture of an engine into the radiator. You should immediately replace all three mounts. One at a time. They are cheap.
There is a Toothless Jake way of checking for a mad motor mount: nose it into the biggest tree you can find and gently let the clutch in. Let wifey watch to see if the motor rolls up.
Pulling up the e-brake and loading also works.
Do not let wifey work the clutch. Otherwise, flattened tree, crushed grill.
There is a Toothless Jake way of checking for a mad motor mount: nose it into the biggest tree you can find and gently let the clutch in. Let wifey watch to see if the motor rolls up.
Pulling up the e-brake and loading also works.
Do not let wifey work the clutch. Otherwise, flattened tree, crushed grill.
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2X Hio. If the shifter does this still straight up but moving side to side look for a broken tranny mount. If the shifter is twisting back and forth clockwise and counter-clockwise look for one or both engine mounts to be broken. Note, "at rest" a mount may look OK. The two halves might have sat back down on each other correctly.
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John has a point. You might change all 3. Especially if oil has been leaking on them. Causes the rubber to deteriorate.
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