When the tranny is cold, it is impossible to shift into second gear. When it is warm, I can shift into second with some effort. It isn't grinding though. Should I rebuild it or find another one. Mine is the original and it isn't world class. What are your suggestions?

Thanks guys

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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"

 

I suggest rebuilding it. If you have some mechanical experience, tools and dont mind a little down-time with the car its the best way to go. If you need help, there are plenty on this board with good answers.

 

ive seen the clutch fork /throwout bearing area cause some hard shifting problems as well

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86 camaro:was a v6 car with stick,converting to v-8..NEED A V-8 T-5!!!!!!!!!!email me if you have one!!!
350 cylinders bored .040 over.a little oves 9:1 compression(getting a blower some day when im rich lol)line bored.deck milled a little(was pitted)
trw forged pistons with summit stage 2 polished rods with arp bolts.
194 intake valves,pocket ported,gasket matched,and polished ports,old vette intake with new zinc 650 holley

ase certified for a few years,learned alot though

working on freakin NEONS ,cirruses,tauruses,cobras(wel at least they look nice lol)and intrepids all day makes me drink too much
good job security though

 

I'm with Mike... that sounds like a clutch problem to me. It's almost impossible for a trans to make itself hard to shift. If it's hard to get into 1st gear while sitting still, that also indicates a clutch failing to release.

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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
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The clutch is only about four months old and I replaced the mechanical clutch arm and bearings when I did the clutch. I know what a worn clutch feels like. I guess I will have to go with a T56 huh,

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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"

 

yeah that was what i thought to untill i started pricing setups funk!
pay more fo rthe trans then i did for the car!

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86 camaro:was a v6 car,now its going to be a v-8 5.7l!!
350:cylinders bored .040 over.a little over 9:1 compression(getting a blower some day when im rich lol)line bored.deck is milled a little(was pitted)
trw forged pistons with summit stage 2 polished rods with arp bolts.
194? intake valves(not 2.02( ),pocket ported,gasket matched,and polished ports,old vette intake with new zinc 650 holley

ase certified for a few years,learned alot though

working on freakin NEONS ,cirruses,tauruses,cobras(well` at least they look nice lol)and intrepids all day makes me drink too much
good job security though

im always on the lookout for cheapv-8 t-5,s
and t-56 setups.they must be cheap.i dont care of they need rebuild,as long as they arent totally blown