08-15-2019, 08:25 AM
(07-27-2019, 10:49 PM)fixkick Wrote: those teeth are the dog teeth that completes the shift.
the the synchro matches speeds just before dog teeth lockup. the teeth dog in to part 37, (hope my photos show whats up, once seen live one never forgets what's going on here)
that what they do, and the do not last 300,000 miles in the city or so.
the cone blocker , is part 19
https://fixkick.com/tranny/5thGear.JPG
the whole counter shaft is here (actual) me rebuilding it with new bearings and all new brass rings. when done ran like brand new car.
https://fixkick.com/tranny/images/prob2.jpg
SO -
I tried out the Sta-Lube 85W-90. The shifting has improved, but it only shifts well when the car is fully warmed up. Going into 2nd gear seems fine. Downshifting however, still gives some resistance. When I first start up the car and its cold, shifting into 1st and 2nd is very difficult. Its take a couple miles of driving for shifting to improve. I assume that the oil is too high in weight and too viscous when cold. Keep in mind that right now, its very hot in california - so I'm wondering once winter comes around, shifting will get even harder.
Since I was previously using Synchromesh (75W-90), and that was too "slippery", and now the Sta-Lube 85W-90 is most likely too viscous, maybe I should aim towards something that is 80W-90?
Do you have any recommendations on a good oil for my climate? Something with a viscosity in between syncrhomesh and the sta-lube? I'm not too worried about availability of these oils since I'm willing to buy them online
Thanks!