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Will not shift when engine is on

Tiny
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We decided we want to replace the U-Joint. Couldn't find YouTube video the was like ours. How do we replace? Is the circled area a removable pin? Two in each side. If so how?
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Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

I believe that is nylon. If you heat it with a torch, it should come out like a worm all by itself once it gets hot enough. It must be the original parts. The replacement joints will come with a C-clip for each side to hold things together.

Let me know if that helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, August 8th, 2019 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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You were right they came out with heat. We have it together but still not shifting with engine running. No longer any grinding, just wont move out of neutral position. Will go through all positions easily with engine off.
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Sunday, August 11th, 2019 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Isn't that an interesting way to remove a U joint? Lol I haven't done one of those in a long time.

Still the clutch isn't disengaging? I am going to get the site's owner involved. Great guy and may have some insight for both of us at this point. If you see a response from Ken, that's him.

I will watch what he suggests.

Joe
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Sunday, August 11th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM
Tiny
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On the clutch is sounds like you have a bent pressure plate which will never release. Make sure the transmission does not "hang" while engaged into the clutch disc without having the mounting bolts to hold it. Get a new clutch kit. here is a the correct way to install a clutch.

https://youtu.be/6N6b5F2ChyE

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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The video is for a front wheel drive, mine is rear wheel.
We took the pressure plate to a clutch and brake place to have it tested. It tested fine.
Going to disassemble again.
Not sure about testing for hang, have to leave transmission fluid in transmission when taking apart?
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
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The hang is when the transmission is getting installed and it not fully bolted to the engine it can hang on the clutch disc via the input shaft which bends the disc.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 9:20 AM
Tiny
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And the saga continues. Where can I get the part number for the clutch fork/release lever? Haven't been able to find one online. Want to replace it and the rest of the stuff that goes with it. It looks like the release bearing doesn't move forward enough.
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Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
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Try RockAuto. Com or its going to be a wreaking yard the only place you will find parts for this car.
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Friday, August 23rd, 2019 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
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Don't think release bearing is putting pressure on clutch plate.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 7:49 PM
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Welcome back:

It doesn't look like it was touched. Are you certain the fork is installed correctly? Are you sure it isn't bent? The only other things are the cable or a wrong part.

Let us know.

Joe
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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That is why sent picture of fork. Does it look bent to you? The clutch disc and clutch plate match the old ones. When it is assembled the clutch fork is all the way forward, I would think it should be part way back. I don't see how the fork could get bent as it is pretty heavy steel. We have removed and reinstalled the fork, but cannot get it to move the bearing far enough forward. Could the bearing not be tall enough?
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 10:46 PM
Tiny
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Yes is could, do you have much play in the clutch fork?
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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Dummy of the year award here. The fork pin was in original position, Backed it off and now have about 3/8" coverage of splines fork forward and 3/8" of smooth shaft showing fork back. Is this about right or should there be more forward?
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Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 AT 2:58 PM
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Welcome back:

That should be close enough so it can be adjusted with the cable if it needs more.

Let me know if it takes care of the problem.

Joe
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Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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It's finally functioning, Thanks for all your help.
Now on to next problems.
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Friday, September 13th, 2019 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Glad you got it working. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, September 13th, 2019 AT 6:59 PM

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