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Old 07-02-15, 10:53 PM
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1979 RX-7 transmission sticking in 3rd gear

After some pretty hard testing at high rpm today, my transmission is sticking in third gear. I can get it out of 3rd with some quick taps on the accelerator. All other gears work well. Recently I bought it with 13B bridge engine with 4 barrel Holley. Not sure if there are very many transmissions left out there for 79's? I live in the DFW area. Any suggestions or ideas what could be causing this 3rd gear sticking?
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consider the shifter bushings and changing the oil. if they don't change anything, then look deeper. maybe the synchros?

out of curiosity, how high are you revving?
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We revved up past 8000. Sweet spot was pass 7000! This engine may be for sale if I decide to go with a street build. Its a beauty, but too much high end power for me!
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