[Chevelle-list] 66 SS 4 speed Muncie Shifter problem

[Mike Holleman]

Donnie, If your friend has the same problem with two different shifters he most likely has an internal trans issue. Could be a simple problem but any internal fix will require disassembly of the trannie. Not for the shadetree. Find a good local trans man. I use Jim Martin in Raleigh. He specializes in 63-74 Muncies. Stocks all the parts and is very reasonable. He can be reached at 919-829-8007 or jhmartin21 at hotmail.com.  There is probably someone like Jim closer to you but he is a man I can recommend.
Mike Holleman
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: DonnieG67 at aol.com 
  To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net ; mr66ss at verizon.net ; MICRLASER at aol.com 
  Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:24 AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] 66 SS 4 speed Muncie Shifter problem


  I have a member with a 66 SS with a 4 speed Muncie shifter problem... here's his Email... any suggestion/comments would be appreciated... Thanks in advance!

  I have a 66 SS with a 4 speed Muncie, my problem is this.... for several years now my trans locks up between gears & requires me getting under the car to move one of the shift levers to release the shifter/trans to go into gear.  It also has always necessitated going into 3rd gear prior to any shifting particularly reverse.  I have a Muncie shifter which has been replaced with a new unit however, I preferred to keep the car as close to stock as possible so didn't want to replace it with a non matching Hurst.  Now I'm beginning to wonder if the shifter is the problem at all or if the source of my trouble is coming from the trans itself. 

  If anyone out their in CHEVELLE LAND has experienced a similar problem & can recommend a course of action please advise.  I would hate to pull a GOOD factory style shifter out & replace it with a NON STANDARD Hurst if the real source of the problem is the transmission. Any thoughts anyone.


  Donnie Gates
  President
  Maryland Chevelle Club


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