Problem - car popped out of gear - advice please

never had a BB, but if it was a 308 i would look and see if one of the adjustment nuts on the linkage from the shifter to the gearbox has come loose. we usually put the car in reverse and set everything up, and then carefully make sure all the gears engage. next ( on a 308) we make sure the engine and trans mounts are sound, as sagging mounts on one side or the other seems to do strange things to the shift linkage.

sorry i cannot be of better help with a BB, its my next Ferrari if things work. its way early so the calvary should be coming soon to better help you.

you mentioned the clutch, i would clarify for them if it is engaging high or low on the pedal travel, as this makes a difference.

 

It is possible like the carreaper said that the shift linkage is not properly adjusted. When it is in neutral, is the shifter centered in the gate. If it is favoring the 1-3-5 side of the gate, you will need to center the linkage (it is not allowing it to fully engage the 1-3-5 gears. On the TR, the shop manual says to set it up in second. If anyone knows of any tricks setting up the shifter, please post ( I had a hell of a time getting mine perfect) Unfortunately, If it is not the shifter it usually means internal trans

 

I recently had a clutch done by Pocono Sports Car in PA. I am in Jersey and it was about a hour away in Sohola, PA. He is so knowledgable in regards to the TR. Give him a call.. My car runs and shifts perfect. Speak with Jim 570-296-6486... Very personable service and he really knows his stuff.. I am just a really happy customer. It is worth a phone call..

Robbie

 

To begin with the car should not be driven another mile. The side cover of the transmission should be removed and both shafts shoudb be checked for large amounts of end play. If such is found the ends need to be removed and the ring nuts tightened and locked into place with permanant strength Locktite. What you are possibly experiencing is the last symptom prior to a very expensive, catastrophic transmission failure.

I have seen it many times.

 

My first check would be the simplest, more than likely the shift linkage is out of adjustment. If that is ok, then next move would be to check the internal shift controls and alignment. I have seen the shift forks come loose, shift position and do not engage the gear fully causing the synchro to dislodge itself.

What Rifledriver said above is also a possibility. Can be checked by removal of the side cover, but will take more than removal of the side cover to repair. I would also think it would affect more than 5th gear.
Most definatly have it rectified before driving.

Best regards, Jim

P.S. Robbie, You are the Best !!!!.....thankx...

 

Hi Jim.. hope your keeping busy.. We need more guys like you around in this profession..

Be well..

ps.. I still have to get my car up to you to check the rear parking brake issue and an oil service. I think we are going to have to repair the drain plug thread on the oil tank. I will reach out to you after the snow melts and the salt is gone. Had her out on Saturday and last week. The b*tch is running exceptional. Always angry and full of agression.. lol...

R

 

Jims response is very possible and by all means should be looked into. It is easier and easier problems should be looked into first. I went straight to the big one because if true it will be ugly fast and should not be driven.

You comment about the shifter bottoming out in the gate supports either problem and is always a sign something is amiss.