what is this?
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From: Byhalia MS, just south of memphis
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 6.0 LS
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.70
what is this?
i "thought" my T-56 wasnt going into 2nd so i removed the plate infront of the shifter and went thru the gears watching the gate block and it was. im used to a T-5 and the 56 seems to have a bit tighter pattern than my 5.
when i turn the shaft it turns like butter in al 6 gears and rev. no grit, resistance or anything what so ever. so as i was looking down into the case from the shift block at rev gear i seen this.the little chunk sticking out front of the gear.
when i turn the shaft it turns like butter in al 6 gears and rev. no grit, resistance or anything what so ever. so as i was looking down into the case from the shift block at rev gear i seen this.the little chunk sticking out front of the gear.
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From: Chasing Electrons
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Re: what is this?
More of a SWAG, but it appears to be the reverse syncro key retainer. Apparently this part gets replaced any time the reverse syncro assembly is apart.
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From: Aridzona
Car: `86 SS / `87 SS
Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl
Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R
Re: what is this?
Your second picture clearly shows the stamped steel retainer for the keys/struts but I don't know what the other chunk (closer to the camera) is.
Regardless, it needs disassembled for 2nd gear if it's not going in.
I agree with your thoughts on the shift pattern.
Regardless, it needs disassembled for 2nd gear if it's not going in.
I agree with your thoughts on the shift pattern.