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Offline Dan

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Locked in gear/Trans Code
« on: October 23, 2017, 06:06:38 AM »
My swing axle trans is locked in gear.Not sure which one,Heard there was away to unlock thru drain/fill plug.What is the procedure.Body off pan so access is easy.
Also looking for info on my swing-axle.
Came out of a 70's bug 4 stud swing axle.The serial number 8957669.No letters just numbers....
At one of the swaps someone told me was sun-bug factory free-way flyer.
finding out sun-bug only one year and was IRS.
Any info would be appreciated.
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Re: Locked in gear/Trans Code
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2017, 06:50:16 AM »
if its locked in second gear you may be able to pry it back with a bent screwdriver or brake adjuster tool thru the fill hole  (more luck than special procedure).
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Re: Locked in gear/Trans Code
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2017, 06:37:29 PM »
Thanks for your help.
That did the trick.
My transmission no longer locked.
Shifts just fine now
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