Tranny problem? maybe??

[66gt350]

First let me start off with saying that I'm running a TKO, an original TKO (with a pro 5.0 shifter), not a II, 500 or 600 behind my 5.0. This shouldn't matter, but the rotating assembly is 28 oz, with a custom Hayes pressure plate, and a McLeod throwout bearing.

I bought the tranny used from a buddy over on the VMF, Kent aka kketell. Ever since I first installed it, it's hard to explain, but it was tough to get into gear. It was very solid hard shifts. I'd describe it as chunky. But on the way home the shifting was a lot softer, more slushy. It was kinda easy to get into gear. Does this make sense?

Do I need to yank this thing out and go through it? or should it be shifting like this from the beginning?

thanks

 

[johnpro]

I'm thinking it's shifting correctly now, Rob. My TKO-600 shifts very smoothly and easily, well except to reverse, unless you shift into 2nd just before shifting to reverse.

 

[camachinist]

If Kent had gone through it, it's normal for the trans to be a bit tight when first used. Parts need to mesh and clearances loosen up to their nominal values. It's similar to engine 'break-in', though less dramatic. If it's stable now and comfortable and positive in use, I'd say you're good to go. Be sure to do a routine fluid maintenance on it. Kent might have some more tips. Good luck

 

[66gt350]

Thank John and Pat. I didn't drive it to work today, I wanna play with it a little bit. The strange thing is that it wasn't a gradual break in. When I drove it to work yesterday, it was stiff and tough to get into get. But I noticed it about half way home that it was shifting into gear significantly easier. That's what worried me a bit last night, is that it was instant.