3rd gear gringing noise??????
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3rd gear gringing noise??????
my truck is a 68 f100, 2wd, 360ci. , 3 on the tree..... while driving down the road in 3rd gear i hear a grinding/ screatching sound that comes and goes(kinda sounds like you are trying to start the engine while it's already running, but it's not that.)..... it's very loud. is it possible that i need to adjust my shift linkages, because maybe my third gear linkage is either not engaging enough, or engaging too much? should i change the fluid in my transmission? has anyone had any similar problems? thanks guys. -tony
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Originally Posted by tgowers
my truck is a 68 f100, 2wd, 360ci. , 3 on the tree..... while driving down the road in 3rd gear i hear a grinding/ screatching sound that comes and goes(kinda sounds like you are trying to start the engine while it's already running, but it's not that.)..... it's very loud. is it possible that i need to adjust my shift linkages, because maybe my third gear linkage is either not engaging enough, or engaging too much? should i change the fluid in my transmission? has anyone had any similar problems? thanks guys. -tony
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it just needed some more fluid....well it was bone dry actually. filled it with fresh 80w gear oil and she is good as new. thanks guys. and yes it is a two piece driveshaft... i greased it really good. have a nice day guys. -tony
