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Transmission Advice please

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Subject: Transmission Advice please
From: "Ken St.John" <stjohnkj@twangdemonium.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 07:47:42 -0700
Hi listers!
My 11 year old daughter and I had a great drive from the Seattle area and
back yesterday.  I had never cruised at 70 mph for extended periods before.
And boy is my forehead sunburned.

Anyway - Friday afternoon I noticed that it was very difficult to shift in
to second gear and the car wanted to pop out of second gear.  Thinking about
it, I realize that it has been pretty easy to grind second for a while.  I
thought at first that it was lazy clutch work but I realize now that it is
much more.

My assumption is that I have lost a synchro or snap ring or similar.  Does
this conclusion sound logical?

Assuming that, I have another transmission that I had purchased a while ago.
It is from a wreck with 30K miles.  I think that my best option is just to
swap the two.  Afaing - does that sound logical?

Finally - What is listers preference as to how to do this - Transmission
only or transmission and engine out together?  It almost looks easier to
pull the engine.

Your wisdom is appreciated!  (This is a 74 1500 without over drive.  I
believe that the tranny might be newer, but am not certain.

Thanks
Ken St.John
74 1500 "'lil Red"
65 Mk II project "Ol' Blue"

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