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YOUR RESEARCH99 C2 - Manual - Stuck in 2nd Gear - Any Suggestions
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I disconnected the shift cables from the trans (numeric, with a numeric shifter), to make sure it was not an issue with the cables.
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The shifter lever on the trans will not move (at least not enough to change gears).
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I'll start off by saying that I am 99% sure that I need a new transmission, but figured I would post here in case someone had some ideas.
I was at the track this weekend, and everything was going well. I did occasionally have an issue getting the car into third, but that has been happening for a while.
I drove in from the last session on Saturday, all was still good. When I went to move the car the next morning, it was tough getting it into any gear. I finally got it into second, but it would not come out.
I disconnected the shift cables from the trans (numeric, with a numeric shifter), to make sure it was not an issue with the cables. The shifter lever on the trans will not move (at least not enough to change gears).
The clutch appears to still be working since it will roll if I push in the clutch.
I have another transmission, so not the end of the world, but I wanted to check to see if anyone had any ideas of something else it could be.
Does it drive normally with it second? If it does it may be a relatively easy fix.
Mine came apart at lime rock this spring but all the rods and forks shifted normally. It was a thrust washer that had broken and allowed the needle bearing of a spinning gear to come apart. So I could shift through the gears, they weren�t meshing properly causing it to buck.
These are pretty easy to take apart and investigate the problem.
It does drive okay in 2nd. Was able to drive it onto the trailer. Since I have the spare trans, I will throw it in, and figure out what to do with this one. Maybe rebuild and throw an LSD in it.
It could indeed be a number of things, most likely related to the shift rods and interlock inside the transmission. I wouldn't give up hope, it could be a relatively simple fix, perhaps even something as simple as a tension pin that has popped out of one of the shift forks. I would guess that it's not an issue with engagement teeth or a shift sleeve, but just an educated guess.
