Grinds and wont go into 2nd gear

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Asked by Maximo Apr 30, 2017 at 06:01 PM about the 1996 Ford Mustang GT Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

(96 mustang gt) when i try to shift into 2nd
gear clutch is engaged, its in the right
position it seems and feels like its there. I
start to let off the clutch it grinds
immediately. Previous owner could get it to
shift by pressing the clutch again after it
was in position and i guess hitting the right
rpm but would still grind, he tried teaching
me the trick but havent been able to figure it
out i cant seem to find the right rpm though.
Transmission was recently rebuilt when he
had it. New clutch new master cylinder new
shifter. Im stumped on this problem
synchros maybe???

3 Answers

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Never been fond of transmission work, somewhat unfamiliar territory for me. Any simple ways a monkey with a wrench could check these things? Or would it just be best to take it to a shop?

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i have a 1999 GT Convertable. just put a new clutch in and noticed that when shifting from 1st to 2nd it will grind unless shifted at exactly 2000 rpm. its like that car was built for a granny. no racing!!!

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