12-17-2002, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Redlands, Ca.,
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trans pops out of second
I recently bought my Cobra and have spent the past month or so sorting things out. To make a long story short I was unable to get any prior history on the car as it was sold at a "consignment" type lot and the owner of the car had moved out of state. I was told it was a 289 but it turned out to be a strong 302. I have added Eldebrock RPM Performer RPM aluminum heads and a MSD ignition with flow master mufflers (no side pipes).
My biggest concern at this time is keeping the trans in second gear. It works OK under acceleration but pops out of gear under deceleration and will not go back into second unless you come to a stop and start again.
I absolutely love the car but I know nothing about transmissions.
I am assuming the trans is a OEM from the late 60s or early seventies.
Would it be better to buy a new or rebuilt tranny or R and R the old one, generally speaking?
Thanks in advance from a newbie.
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