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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Third Gear Grinds

I have a 2000 7.3L with a manual tranny, my problem is that if you shift from second to third too quickly, it will grind. Anyone have a similar problem?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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i have the same problem with 1st to 2nd only when i shift fast. i dont have a grinding, but more of a click into place. im assuming that the syncro cant work fast enough to mesh perfectly. They are large transmissions with big tollerances, i have driven several hevy duty trucks, and grinding is common when the gears are not matched with rpm correctly. i would think its somewhat normal, how many miles do you have?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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It has 125,000 miles on it, I have that "click" when I shift into fifth, it seems like that 'clicking' into gear is a Ford thing. I was wondering if my problem wasn't something to do with the clutch not engaging fully...
 
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