A833 no shift

67Dart273 said

1....THERE CAN BE defective clutches. In my lifetime, I've run into THREE that I know of
2.....Pilot bushing interference
3.....Clutch not releasing, bent, broken, cracked, flexing linkage, wrong linkage causing leverage/ movement range issues.
4.....Disc issues, AKA in backwards oddball hub, etc.

You likely need two people, and access to the bottom of the bell with a feeler gauge so you can tell if the pp is releasing

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1. Possibly a bad clutch.
2. I agree and I'll check. But pretty much had same issue as time went on with the 3 speed in it. That was with a WELL worn pilot bushing before I changed it.
3. I've looked at clutch departure through the inspection port. Measured .05 with feeler gages as stated in first post.
4. Parts are installed correctly.
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I'll most likely pull the trans and "hone" the pilot bushing a little.
I think I'll get another clutch and try it. Not too expensive on Rockauto.
I'll stay with the GL4 gear oil for now. I can always exchange it for ATF later.

Could be a couple weeks. In the mean time, I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on the 26th. I need surgery on my right hand. I used to tell people I've been converting my old iron to manual transmissions and just my luck I'll probably develop some physical ailment that won't let me shift.