Jason X 20 #1 Posted July 20 My '72 raider10-8 started shifting hard. Now it only goes into reverse (and hard at that). Where do I start? Shifter is firmly in place. Clutch engages/disengages. Whats next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,273 #2 Posted July 20 @Jason X ever change the trans fluid ? what does the oil look like ? a number of related , areas probably were combining to give what you have , milky oil is water , infested , making for rust throughout . let us know , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason X 20 #3 Posted July 20 Yes. Was using to blow snow. Literally froze up in the cold weather. Sucked it all out. Was about a quart of water from 25 years of sitting. Refilled with 80/90. Drove well for 2 years but I looked today and though looking like good oil it was low. About half. Filled. Still no shift. Might have to pull apart. IDK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,097 #4 Posted July 20 Pull that shifter out and take a look inside there at the shift forks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,400 #5 Posted July 20 Start easy. See if shifter has jumped out... Also - Half full indicates a leak... Any drips under it? check axle seals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,996 #6 Posted July 20 Check tour "Dog Point Screw" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason X 20 #7 Posted July 21 Negative on the leak. Just didn't fill it enough the first time I messed with it. Will pull that shifter and give her a look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,641 #8 Posted July 21 36 minutes ago, Jason X said: Negative on the leak. Just didn't fill it enough the first time I messed with it. Will pull that shifter and give her a look. I would avoid forcing the shifter back and forth. You can absolutely break the end off of it, and the end that would break off is large enough to bind the bull gear against the case. That will break some stuff... The shifter rails sit high in the case, so low oil can definitely lead to some rust on them. If after removing the shifter and using a screwdriver or similar doesn't break them loose, it's probably time to split it and clean things up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
