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very weird transmission or clutch issue

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  • Start date Start date Feb 17, 2009
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86sleeper5.0

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Hi, first off I'm new to the forum and a proud new owner of an 86 5.0 GT. I've had this car for about a week and it runs great, until today I was cruisin around 45 50 and out of nowhere my car starts clunking or banging kind of. It only happens in 1st 2nd and 3rd when i shift into 4th it goes away mostly but not completely. I haven't been able to build up much speed on count of the speed limit and cops are thick here. It only happens in gear and when I put the clutch all the way in it goes away and I can coast in neutral and there is no sound. It's really hard to explain but it's like "tap tap" then a second or two and then another "tap tap". Could it be the clutch or do you guy's think its my tranny. pllllleeeezzzzz my mustang needs your help!!!!
 

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you sure its not the enginr stumbling? it may be more rpm related...
TFI is the most likely issue if its rpm related...
 
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well it that's what is stumping me, it doesn't run any different. It just has the noise. and if I feel the shifter i can feel it. I'm gonna try to get a sound clip posted. I've never heard anything like it.
 
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sounds like some busted gears in the trans
 
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well instead of a sound clip i put the car on jack stands and took a video its not the best quality but you'll get the idea

YouTube - weird sound from my 5.0 mustang

the more i work with it the more it seems like the clutch does anyone know what size the clutch in this car would be? its an 86 gt 5.0 H.O. 5 speed
 
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FORDBOY1516 said:
sounds like some busted gears in the trans
Click to expand...

right on the money! lol I got the new clutch in and took it out for a run. 1st was good 2nd my trans exploded! time for a tranny swap. thanks guys
 
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