java0881

i had the M21rebuilt,replaced the clutch myself and finally today i got everything back together.i went for a short drive and found all gears working fine except 3rd.3rd will not engage .has anybody had the same problem and how did you adjust for it?i 'm pretty sure i need to adjust 3rd/4th gear rod.which way do i need to turn the nut?
thanks for the help

GTR1999

Hey Hugo,
Which nut are you talking about? the shifter linkage I'm guessing. Do you have the stock shifter or a Hurst? With a Hurst you need a 1/4" rod or allen wrenc to fit into the base of the shifter the adjust the nuts on the rods. I haven't worked on a stock shifter in a long time so I'd have to check the manual. When you rebuilt the tranny did you replace the sliders? I have to replace the 1 - 2 slider on my Muncie because the slider is most likely worn. Even with new sycro's the 2nd gear engagement is sometimes notchy. Paul @ the Gearzone said the sliders do wear and I'm guessing it was that way years ago when I last tore into it.
Let me know what it turns out to be.
Good luck,
Gary

java0881

thanks for the info gary.i have the original shifter and the sliders did not get replaced.i was hoping the adjustment would be at the end of the rods.
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