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John Panek
New member
Username: Zjp
Post Number: 1
Registered: 01-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 03:42 pm: | 
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Hi, I recently purchased a early 70's vintage Max II with a new Vanguard 16hp V-Twin engine. The problem I'm having is the transmission jumping/shifting into neutral while I'm driving it. As you can imagine, I lose all steering and control until it stops and I can shift it back into drive. Is there a simple fix for this like some kind of linkeage adjustment or does this sound like bigger problems? I'm not much of a mechanic and any suggestions would be appreciated. |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 75
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 07:03 pm: |
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Make sure the shifting diamonds on top of trans are fully forward, against the case when in forward.
Let me know something Jeff |
John Panek
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Username: Zjp
Post Number: 2
Registered: 01-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 12:25 pm: |
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Hi Jeff, Thanks for the quick reply to my posting. I placed the shifter in drive and examined the two diamonds. They seem to be as far forward as they will go. I haven't checked the transmission fluid level, if low, would that cause this problem? John |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 76
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 08:09 pm: |
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John, Sorry to say but low oil would not cause that problem, better take it apart and check out shifters Jeff |
John Panek
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Username: Zjp
Post Number: 3
Registered: 01-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 09:59 am: |
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Ok, thanks again - John |
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