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Re: Bad Trans?

To: "Mike MacLean" <macleans@earthlink.net>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Bad Trans?
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:05:51 -0700
References: <42D1B4FE.9080600@earthlink.net>
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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