Tranny almost impossible to shift, need some input

[Jman142]

About a couple days ago my transmission became a BITCH to shift. It takes me almost 100% effot to shift from neutral to first or first into second gear. Thrid and forth are much worse then they were. I now grind Reverse everytime I put it into that gear, Whether I put it in first gear first then reverse or not. Im wondering what it could be? Also seems like the clutch grabs a little lower then it did before, but that could just be me. Clutch and tranny have less then 1000 miles on them. Its a 3550 tranny with a pro 5.0 shifter and a CF DF clutch. Im thinking its just the shifter maybe? But it was fine before. Any easy steps I can do before I might have to dish out some $$ to fix this problem.

 

[5.0 from 95]

You might check your clutch adjustment. My gears were getting hard to shift and change and I adjusted the cable and it became real easy. That would be the cheapest fix unless everything is under warranty.


Paul

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Was the cable changed at the install?

 

[Jman142]

Yes, I had melted the other one so I had this one put in, with some heat wrap.

 

[HISSIN50]

i think Paul is on the right track. you kinda answered your own question - you said the point of engagment has dropped lower, so you might not be disengaging the clutch all the way.
that is where i would start anyhow.
good luck.