by hetman » Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:49 pm
Let's call it another day. Nine. Using some tips I got as a response to a help wanted thread in the technical section, I checked a few things. First with my son sitting in the van, pushing the clutch pedal down. It actuates the fork/arm in the transmission (and the pedal feel is such, also). I tried adjusting it tighter, but this makes no difference, so I left it. Next, I pushed in the arm in the transmission manually from below, and it seems to have its normal travel, just as it did while the pedal was being depressed.
Is it possible that the throwout bearing could have been installed backwards? Could the pilot bearing in the crank be seized, as suggested as a possibility. I'd rejected that as unlikely since it was brand new and working fine before I installed it, and I believe also even after I installed it. But could it be seized? Maybe! What about over-torquing bolts to the flywheel or clutch? All of those bolts were secured and tightened with the assistance of a torque wrench, and also a thread-locking compound.
I'm beginning to run out of ideas here, but it must be something. After these tests, I jacked up the rear of the van and attempted to start it. A week ago it started. Today it turned over and over and over.... I looked under and the whole drivetrain was moving along with the attempts to start the engine. As if something were seized or the transmission were in gear. But why is it reluctant to start today?
I removed the gearstick and took a picture for you to see how it looks inside. I bolted it back together after determining that there is only one way for it to physically attach to the transmission. However, I do not know if anything is off inside the transmission. Bambi suggested to line up the 3 slots before attaching the gear shifter. So, how do I identify that my 3 slots are lined up? I only seem to see one slot. Are there 3 slots which correspond to the 3 up and down gear choices? ( 1/2 and 3/4 and 5/R)? Can you ascertain from my picture if my slots are lined up properly?
Much obliged.
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Mike