Metric T-200 issue

[Tim Barrett]

I had a similar issue several years ago with my Sepanic Metric 200. It was suggested that I shift it into 3rd gear and pull the shifter linkage pin out of the lever on the transmission. When I did I couldn't get the pin back into the lever. I had adjusted the shifter linkage with the transmission in park,,not in 3rd gear. Linkage adjustment is more critical for 1st 2nd and 3rd gear,,especially in 3rd. Never had slippage again going into 3rd.
Glad to see you back!!

[Rich Biebel]

Tim, that check is going to happen this week.
I did have the shifter all apart 3 times to change the gate plate and I’m using an air shifter just for bracket racing on an 1/8 mile
That’s just temporary as I know it’s not legal for Stock
I adjusted the cable up top but didn’t do the check at the trans.
I’m going to drop the pan as well as do that check.

At some point I’ll show up and run Stock again.
Maybe the Dutch, thanks

[Rich Biebel]

The shifter lever was loose on the trans from wear and a washer that did not fit. I fixed it, it’s tight now
The shifter cable is not in good shape

I bought a spare cable when I owned the car and still have it
It’s going in now

All this stuff is close to 20 years old now so it’s no surprise

It is a zillion times more difficult to work on this car than a dragster that’s for sure.
But I already knew that ! Lol
I need a lift but that’s not happenin !

[curtis reed]

Rich, you don't need a lift, you only need a buddy with a lift. LOL

[Rich Biebel]

It took over a month to get back out to see if anything I did made any difference and the answer is a big NO

New shifter cable, tight shift lever, proper adjustment, good fluid level all added up to no real improvement on the 2-3 shift that flares the rpm a lot

Time for some changes and pull that trans and I?m not sure what direction I?m going with.

Whatever I do will take some time to get done