Re: Engine and trans. overhaul

Posted by riedling on Oct 02, 2012; 10:36am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Engine-and-trans-overhaul-tp4030144p4030191.html

I would do two things before changing a tranny on these..

1.  run seafoam in the crankcase for 5 minutes at idle while shifting back and forth through the gears. This will get any carbon off the splines and shifter drum. Make sure to change the oil IMMEDIATELY after this procedure (including the filter)

2.  Change the shifter drum.  This is the piece that has the "pattern" in it that moves it all around.. Whit excesseve wear, this might explain your issue.  These gears are very tough, i doubt yours are hosed in some way.

Just a hillbilly's two cents, your results may vary :)