Synchronizer question
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Tuned
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From: poughkeepsie ny
Synchronizer question
I'm having a bit of trouble shifting my 5spd Ranger once I've been moving for a while and things have warmed up. This problem seems most noticeable while I'm at a standstill. No grinding is going when I try to engage it in gear, it's just that it's difficult to engage the shift lever. Just about all the gears are not cooperating.
Could this be a synchronizer problem? I've heard that word tossed around a few times, but not all that sure really what they do. I have a hunch they allow a spinning gear to mesh with a stationary gear by bringing the stationary one up to the same speed as the other. I'm not sure though if they come into play much if the vehicle is at a standstill while the clutch is depressed.
What complicates the issue somewhat is that the clutch pedal doesnt feel all that right to me. Effort required to depress the clutch feels excessive and there isn't a continuity in its travel (doesnt feel "springy" if that nakes any sense). I have a hunch things are not well with the pressure plate and perhaps the springs in it are messed up.
Thanks for any help.
Could this be a synchronizer problem? I've heard that word tossed around a few times, but not all that sure really what they do. I have a hunch they allow a spinning gear to mesh with a stationary gear by bringing the stationary one up to the same speed as the other. I'm not sure though if they come into play much if the vehicle is at a standstill while the clutch is depressed.
What complicates the issue somewhat is that the clutch pedal doesnt feel all that right to me. Effort required to depress the clutch feels excessive and there isn't a continuity in its travel (doesnt feel "springy" if that nakes any sense). I have a hunch things are not well with the pressure plate and perhaps the springs in it are messed up.
Thanks for any help.
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From: Memphis, TN
Synchronizer question
It's more common for the slave cylinder to go bad - the internal (concentric) slaves are well-known for crapping out.
But it could also be a problem at the lever where the master cylinder pushrod attaches to the pedal - the small plastic bushing there is also famous for wearing out, causing strange clutch behavior.
Then again, the M5OD isn't known as the most reliable transmission, and it's sensitive to contaminated oil (Dexron/Mercon) - have you ever drained & filled it? Have you even checked the level?
They're also known to have shifter problems - the shift stalk (under the rubber boot) may be bent or damaged.
But it could also be a problem at the lever where the master cylinder pushrod attaches to the pedal - the small plastic bushing there is also famous for wearing out, causing strange clutch behavior.
Then again, the M5OD isn't known as the most reliable transmission, and it's sensitive to contaminated oil (Dexron/Mercon) - have you ever drained & filled it? Have you even checked the level?
They're also known to have shifter problems - the shift stalk (under the rubber boot) may be bent or damaged.
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Tuned
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From: poughkeepsie ny
Synchronizer question
Thanx for the responses thus far, folks. The answer to both questions posed is no. I do plan to change the fluid very shortly.
What is interesting to me is why this problem presents itself when things are warmed up rather than when cold. I would think a master-slave, bent stick, etc. problems would present themselves all the time, not just in my situation.
What is interesting to me is why this problem presents itself when things are warmed up rather than when cold. I would think a master-slave, bent stick, etc. problems would present themselves all the time, not just in my situation.
