[DeTomaso] 2nd gear

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/16/07 5:54:03, gt5s at bcpl.net writes:

<< If the 
edges of the teeth on the gear that engage with the synchronizer as well 
as the mating synchronizer gear teeth are chipped or worn and rounded it 
is then that the ZF is likely to pop out of gear. Maybe I have an 
improper understanding. >>

>>>Nope, that's correct--that is ONE of the functions of the synchro.

I had the gear-popping problem after my gearbox was rebuilt.  Well, *I* 
didn't have it, but other people who had these same aftermarket synchros installed 
had it.  They were machined incorrectly, and would allow the car to pop out of 
gear.  Mine was one of a batch that were fitted with these parts; the vendor 
was kind enough to self-identify the problem, re-rebuild my gearbox after 
re-machining the offending synchro ring, and I never had any problems.

I'd look for non-obvious contributors to the problem, such as the shift 
linkage U-joint hitting the chassis, or the trunnion bearing being loose, etc. and 
eliminate all such possible causes before tearing the gearbox apart.

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