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baptistbusman1
Senior Member
USA
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 Posted - 04/05/2010 : 7:16:09 PM
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I have a 2000 Cheverolet that I just had to replace the clutch in. After test driving it, it appears that the synchronizer is messed up on 3rd gear as I have to double clutch to keep it from grinding.
My question is, what kind of cost am I looking at to get this fixed? Would going for a complete rebuild be the best thing?
Possibly anything I can do to fix this problem myself?
The transmission is a Eaton FS4205 B 5 speed. |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
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Posted - 04/06/2010 : 05:15:35 AM
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| I currently have all automatics in my fleet but when I had straight shifts we had little problems with the internal parts of the transmissions. That being said I am wondering if you have a problem with the clutch not disengaging all the way. |
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Cal Mc
Advanced Member
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Posted - 04/06/2010 : 9:38:00 PM
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| We always did our own trans rebuilds in the GM buses. Because of the type of use that a school bus sees, failure of the sycro units is common if the transmission is not double clutched when shifting. If you are using a new spicer clutch the chances of a failure in the clutch is slim. Many of our suppliers will refuse to handle reman clutches because of the high return rates. |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2010 : 2:33:51 PM
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| Prolly a blocker ring. All of our manual trans tools got donated to the local tech school. About 8.8 hrs for R&R and overhaul, plus parts, fluids, etc. |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson |
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mastertech
Advanced Member
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Posted - 04/28/2010 : 4:18:53 PM
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| Sounds like you just need some new synchros. Rebuilding it yourself if done checking all clearances and endplays according to the manuals can save half the cost of a rebuilt unit. I havent rebuilt a manual in ten years but I know getting a new shift tower was always required if you can feel any twist play in the shift lever. |
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BJ Henderson
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2010 : 7:16:21 PM
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| Make sure the clutch hydraulics have no air in them before you do anything. |
CMTT,CMAT,CMBT |
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Cal Mc
Advanced Member
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Posted - 05/25/2010 : 9:27:25 PM
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These buses us a cable operated clutch. The trans uses two sycro units 2nd-3rd & 4th-5th. They are replaced as complete units and
cannot be repaired. The only special tools required for a rebuild
are a dial indicator and a micrometer. As long as you don't need
a shaft or gears you should be dollars ahead to do the rebuild yourself. |
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BJ Henderson
Advanced Member
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2010 : 4:22:14 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Cal Mc
These buses us a cable operated clutch. The trans uses two sycro units 2nd-3rd & 4th-5th. They are replaced as complete units and
cannot be repaired. The only special tools required for a rebuild
are a dial indicator and a micrometer. As long as you don't need
a shaft or gears you should be dollars ahead to do the rebuild yourself.
Sorry, he didn't specify, so I thought he might be working on a smaller truck. |
CMTT,CMAT,CMBT |
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Advice needed on a Transmission
