Ghost

I want to know what I can do to help my shifting, sometimes I can shift nice and smooth with no problem. Other times it feels like I have to work a bit more for it and it takes a little longer to place. Any thoughts?

R.S.LOGAN

Could be a clutch assembly fault , a linkage fault , a hydraulic fault or a gear synchro fault .

CatSkinner

Older Ford manuals aren't known for their synchronization, how difficult are we talking?

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R.S.LOGAN

On some there was problems with the clutch centre plate sticking on input shaft splines .

Ghost

Not TOO difficult but you can tell the difference when it happens.

R.S.LOGAN

The other thing you can do which might help is to check level or replace gearbox oil .

Ghost

Where would I look for that?

CatSkinner

You should have 2 plugs, on in the bottom and one a little higher. You fill to the bottom of the higher plug. Best to get a hand pump.

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Ghost

O.k., but where would I find it?

CatSkinner

Not sure, other than on the transmission. You'll have to get under the car and look for 2 pipe plugs near the bottom of the transmission.

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