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Mild Modifications / Re: Saginaw 4 speed "pops" out of fourth gear during deceleration ; any clues

« on: July 02, 2008, 05:16:01 PM »

Thanks for all the input and info regarding my transmission issues!

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Mild Modifications / Saginaw 4 speed "pops" out of fourth gear during deceleration ; any clues

« on: June 26, 2008, 07:44:03 AM »

Hello 1st Gen Nation!  I have a nagging problem with my 68.  I recently removed my powerglide and installed a Saginaw 4 speed that is period correct.  I installed it with a stock aluminum bell housing and a good quality reman 11" clutch set, along with a stock Muncie shifter. Worked awesome - until I shredded the friction disc and tore up the aluminum bell in the process.  I then installed a steel Lakewood bellhousing and a Centerforce 10.5" clutch kit, along with the same Muncie shifter. Well, everything is all good until I shift to fourth ; it will stay in gear as long as I am accelerating, but  the minute I let off the gas, the transmission pops out of gear to neutral.  I have adjusted the rod linkage, the shifter attachment point on the crossmember, all with no effect.  Anybody got a suggestion?  It's a pain to have to hold the shifter in 4th while I'm driving.  Thanks again for your support!!