Manual Transmission - Issues shifting into 1st & Reverse (Compilation thread)

[Toycrusher]

I got wondering about that output shaft on the factory unit myself. If maybe by some chance during the machining process it got grooved up enough that with the right combination of dust and grease and the elements, it gets all sticky and doesn’t allow the clutch to engage and disengage like it should. Then in turn, puts additional strain on the factory hydraulics because they’re trying to push something that doesn’t want to move and blows them out as well. I wonder if anyone who has had theirs apart has ever given any thought to polishing that shaft?

I've had mine down maybe... six times? I've run it with various greases and also with dry lube. It never sticks. Also, if the hydraulics were giving up and unable to hold the pressure plate open, then tricks like sliding the shifter into 3rd before reaching for 1st would have no benefit.

Here's some shots of different times I had it down

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[RubiSc0tt]

You said..

I wonder if anyone who has had theirs apart has ever given any thought to polishing that shaft?