Hard shifting

[cobragene]

I guess in a nut shell is there a way to mount the dial indicator without and before removing the BH and clutch?

[NROTOXIN]

Originally Posted by cobragene

I guess in a nut shell is there a way to mount the dial indicator without and before removing the BH and clutch?

Did you have shifting problems before R&R the clutch/FW? Not that you shouldn't verify the alignment of your bellhousing but if it worked before what do you thing changed on the BH now?

Google indexing a bellhousing or try the search here. I recall Kirkham had a pretty good procedure that someone posted here a while ago.

Was the pilot bearing/bushing inspected or replaced?

[Grubby]

I haven't tried, but I suspect, it you pull the trans and set up your dial indicator on the clutch, you will be able to check runout.

As others have suggested, I would think other items are more likely. Also, the need for low runout is because modern transmissions use tappered bearings. I think a toploader has ball bearings and wouldn't require as low of a runout number.

John

[DanEC]

True - and bellhousing runout usually generates issues such as kicking out of gear as the motor is reved up and eventually component wear and failure over time - not so sure about shifting issues. I would try to cut down on pedal free play to ensure you are getting full disc disengagement in neutral and on shifts. And as someone said - make sure the hydraulics are free of air.

I’m guessing you are convinced it’s not a shifter alignment issue. Never tried to check alignment of a bell housing with the clutch in. But if you have a sufficient sized magnetic base that will anchor solidly to the clutch fingers then you should be able to do so.