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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by johnfin, Aug 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM.

  1. johnfin
    Joined: Apr 11, 2008
    Posts: 233

    johnfin
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    from auburndale

    Is ok to row thru the gears (t-10) when the car is off, no clutch?
     
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  2. Hope so
    Did that a zillion times
     
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  3. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
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    DDDenny
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    from oregon

    Yeah, I did that with the first T-10 in my 57, started popping out of second gear when shifting down, not sure if I had anything to do with it though, I got a rebuilt T-10 and decided my "vroom vroom" days were over.
    Yes, I know they were known for doing that.
     
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  4. Sharpone
    Joined: Jul 25, 2022
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    Sharpone
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    You can do it while driving just have to synchronize the speed to the gear and don’t be forceful,?had a four speed with a super stout clutch that would snap the engine side z bar ball stud occasionally and I’d drive home with no clutch.
    Dan
     
  5. pila38
    Joined: Mar 25, 2009
    Posts: 1,041

    pila38
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    I do it all the time. If it’s bad….oh well. It’s the only way I could drive it for the last thirty years.
     
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  6. Kerrynzl
    Joined: Jun 20, 2010
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    Kerrynzl
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    When you acquire skills you can row it up and down the gears with no clutch [while driving]:p
    I've been doing this for 40 years [to practice]

    Muncie's are bad for that! So you buy a "Hook Slider" or "back cut" slider.[but these slow down 2 to 3 upshift]
    I can't comment on T10's
    2nd gear is the most abused gear in the trans, so it usually is years of wear and tear that causes this.
    I have patch repaired a Muncie by swapping the 1-2 slider around with the 3-4 slider.
    Hoping the 3rd gear is still good [or some other "cowboy" hasn't beaten me to it]
     
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  7. Tow Truck Tom
    Joined: Jul 3, 2018
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    Tow Truck Tom
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    from Clayton DE

    When You bust one is how you get to open it up, and learn how strong you and your gearbox are
     
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  8. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    Mr48chev
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    Had to read that one a couple of times. At first I thought it read tow.
    I'd guess if you jack the back tires just off the garage floor so the yoke and tail shaft are able to wiggle a bit it might be a tad easier on the syncros when you play a round of speed shift.
     
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  9. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
    Posts: 14,057

    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

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  10. rusty valley
    Joined: Oct 25, 2014
    Posts: 4,222

    rusty valley
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    While at a dead stop, motor not running? thats anyones guess, but keep in mind that normally while running, the syncros are full of oil, and centered from centrifugal force. You need to do that to adjust linkage, but playing like a kid I would stay away from.
     

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