I know it's not just me having problems finding 2nd gear
I know it's not just me having problems finding 2nd gear
Spoke to another Pinz owner and, like me, he has selected reverse by accident instead of 2nd gear. Now that I start in 2nd, shifting is pretty easy, but downshifting from 3rd is difficult and going from 1st to 2nd is nigh on impossible. Is it just my dodgy driving technique or can something be adjusted?
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Robin
Pinzgauer 710K
MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
Robin
Pinzgauer 710K
MegaJolt ignition
(upgrading to MicroSquirt)
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What David Dunn said above. The plate can shift if not checked, it should be part of a yearly check list.
You should have to push the shifter down to be able to shift into reverse, if your hitting reverse accidently the plate is off adjustment. Fix the plate now or fix the trans later $$$$.
As far as difficulty finding second your shifter has adjustments, but first try to slow down when shifting. Push the shifter up out of first and let it shift sideways on its own (with a light touch). If the shifter doesn't slide over on its own, don't start messing with the adjustments yet. First feel if the shifter is tight or loose. If it feels tight, you've got dried up grease in the joint, these are 30+ years old. Take the shifter apart, clean it up and put new grease in it, put it back together and enjoy a smooth shifter.
The last thing to do is mess with the adjustments, you'll need two people to do this. One to adjust the shifter while the other test shifts. It can be done with one person but it is a pain.
Here's the adjustment area, accessable through the trans access plate in the rear bed.
Small adjustments and keep track of rotations so you can get back to your start point. Good luck
Miles
You should have to push the shifter down to be able to shift into reverse, if your hitting reverse accidently the plate is off adjustment. Fix the plate now or fix the trans later $$$$.
As far as difficulty finding second your shifter has adjustments, but first try to slow down when shifting. Push the shifter up out of first and let it shift sideways on its own (with a light touch). If the shifter doesn't slide over on its own, don't start messing with the adjustments yet. First feel if the shifter is tight or loose. If it feels tight, you've got dried up grease in the joint, these are 30+ years old. Take the shifter apart, clean it up and put new grease in it, put it back together and enjoy a smooth shifter.
The last thing to do is mess with the adjustments, you'll need two people to do this. One to adjust the shifter while the other test shifts. It can be done with one person but it is a pain.
Here's the adjustment area, accessable through the trans access plate in the rear bed.
Small adjustments and keep track of rotations so you can get back to your start point. Good luck
Miles
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Where exactly is the reverse lockout plate located ? I had the inspection hatch off the bed the other day whilst checking levels, generally cleaning/oiling everything in sight. Is said plate within the gearbox housing itself ?
I would like to clean/grease it BEFORE any problems arise.
I'm a bit wary of disturbing anything vital inside the box. "If it ain't broke.......... " etc. I've been told there's those complicated cog things inside !!
I would like to clean/grease it BEFORE any problems arise.
I'm a bit wary of disturbing anything vital inside the box. "If it ain't broke.......... " etc. I've been told there's those complicated cog things inside !!
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The plate is on the underside of the truck where the shifter comes through. The adjustment is in the owners manual (iirc, it's been a long while since I've looked). It's a simple plate
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