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6Stang7

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so the T-5 in the 67 is now starting to have issues. i'm having problems getting it to go into reverse, it will grind the 3rd to 4th shift a little unless i do it slow like, it has problems getting into 2nd when down shifting (i can hear it whine up, and even then it's a PITA to get it to go into gear), and when down shifting into 4th or 3rd, it will grind. so what gives? the car sat for like 6-8 months while i did the body work and paint, then once i started driving it again, i had these problems. i checked the tranny fluid level through the over-flow plug, and it's not only at level, but nice and clean. i also know that the clutch is fully dis-engauging. can the syncros just go out like that? i would think it would be a progressive thing.
 

maverick0716

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Do you have ATF in the tranny?
 

Killer50stang

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What you can do is this:

Try putting it in first gear, let it out a little bit to where you barely move. This will usually allow you to put it in reverse, but make sure you shift into reverse as soon as you take it out of first, but be gentle. This has worked for me on several cars. Good luck!
 

5.0fox

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i had identical problems with my old t-5 and after a rebuild they were all fixed. syncros shouldnt just stop working but anything is possible
 

jadedinpa

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it sounds like the clutch cable is stretched, or needs adjusted.
 
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I have a prob with my t-5 also it wont go in to reverse. It used to work a year ago when i set it on the shop floor but when i put it in it wont go in to reverse. :damnit:
 

6Stang7

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maverick0716 said:
Do you have ATF in the tranny?
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yup, ATF
 
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