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by bazza46 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:36 am
Usually a dragging clutch doesn't make any noise. Do you perhaps hear the 'rattling' sound some jeep clutches make when disengaged ith the engine running? That isn't detrimental to gear changing.
Wolfman's suggestion about trying to shift into first or reverse when stopped is a good idea to establish or not whether your problem is caused by the clutch dragging.
If there's no crunch when shifting into first immediately after depressing the clutch, then the clutch isn't dragging.
If that's the case, your problem lies elsewhere. Maybe the three synchro plates on the synchro collar (drum) are partly popping out of position, jamming the drum, and when you stop, the torque is removed from the unit, allowing them to click under the drum and allow it to move.
Also, the circular spring that pushes out the synchro plates, if it is installed incorrectly, with one end protruding instead of being tucked up under the synchro plate, can work loose and jam the synchro drum when shifting.
If nothing else is suggested, I'd remove the top of the transmission and check the condition and position of the plates and synchro drum. Push it into 2nd and 3rd gear with a screwdriver or metal rod and try to see if all goes smoothly. If the ends stick up before being pushed down, there may be a problem there There have been several lengths of plate circulating recently; some shorter and some longer I believe. They sometimes work O.K. but other times they jam.
Just my thoughts
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