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Jan 10, 2001 | 06:53 PM

Ron Mullins

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Anyone using a B&M Megashifter

How is it working for you in the winter time? I can get it into O.D. but when I try to put it into Drive it will ratchet but not go into gear. Its like I have to wait for the tranny to warm up or something. Is it the tranny or the shifter? Anyone else having this problem or have any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Ron.

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Jan 11, 2001 | 07:46 AM

Nitro Don

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I have also had this problem.Yes it only happens in the winter.When the car warms up it will shift fine.I think the cable freezes or something.
Also,from time to time the two trans pan bolts that hold the cable bracket come loose.
If this happens it makes the rachet shifter sloppy.
I still love my shifter anyway

Nitro Don

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305TPI 700R4

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Flowmaster exaust
Jacobs ultra coil
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Fulley ported base,
runners,& plenum
Crane AFPR
Hypertech airfoil
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210/220 .533/.544 Cam
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B&M Transpak
Vette servo
B&M 2400 converter
TCI Trans Rebuild
Nitto Drag radials
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Jan 11, 2001 | 12:12 PM

TomP

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From: Central NJ, USA

Car: 1986 Firebird

Engine: 2.8 V6

Transmission: 700R4

I've noticed the same thing too. If I ram the stick forward from OD fast, like I normally do, the stick moves, but the trans/shifter won't put itself into neutral.

The solution for me is to shift slowly, which of course requires a bit more push/pull effort.

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Jan 14, 2001 | 01:23 AM

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hey i have a question on this forum please help me with my question to its almost th esame question??

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