THE BEAUTIFUL BEAST Transmission problem

[wiggall]

THE BEAUTIFUL BEAST is a 1968 Kaiser-Jeep M35A2W/W. I can shift from second gear to third gear, then it jumps out of third gear, and I can not shift into third gear. I can shift up to forth, and fifth gear, I can shift down from fifth to forth gear, but I can not go from forth gear to third gear, I have to go down to second gear!

 

[Barrman]

I would suggest pulling the floor tunnel and pulling the top off the transmission. Verify it has oil and see how things look inside. The shift forks are on the bottom of the top cover.

 

[wiggall]

I would suggest pulling the floor tunnel and pulling the top off the transmission. Verify it has oil and see how things look inside. The shift forks are on the bottom of the top cover.

Thanks!

 

[williamh]

Could be bad gears/bearings etc.

 

[Hummer Guy]

Could be a bad synchronizer

 

[peashooter]

I agree with Hummer Guy. I had a similar problem and it was the syncronizer. It was cheaper for me to put a used takeout transmission in than to replace the syncro.

 

[Barrman]

Yes to total replacement over fixing a broken transmission. At this time complete transmissions are still cheaper than parts and time to fix a broken one. I have 2 or 3 broken ones stored away waiting for the day I find another broken one with different broken parts inside.

All of our speculating and suggestions is useless until the thread starter gets eyes inside his transmission though. Also, if you have a winch. Make sure the PTO shifter is in neutral. Any other PTO location will cause shifting issues with the transmission.