When you started the engine with no driveshaft in the trans, how long did
you run the engine and how much gear oil was in the trans?
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "Mike MacLean" <macleans at earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:53 PM
Subject: Bad Trans?
> A few months ago I had a bunch of listers over the house to help me
> install a 1275 and a Datsun 5 speed into my Bugeye. Everyone left
> before the thing was even started for the first time. Well, I
> eventually got it started before the drive shaft was installed, so I
> know the motor is good to go. I finally got the drive shaft installed a
> few weeks ago and have not been able to disengage the transmission
> since. I have not finished bleeding the clutch (one of my most favorite
> jobs) , but shouldn't the rear wheels move freely when the gear shift
> lever is in neutral? It does not matter where the lever is, 1st, 2nd,
> 4th, neutral, etc. I can't disengage the tranny. Is there something
> wrong with the transmission, or could it be something else? Any past
> experiences with this before I yank the motor and tranny again?
>
> --
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
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