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Transmission Problem: 1982 Toyota Pickup 22R 5-sp 2WDThe
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Transmission Problem
1982 Toyota Pickup 22R 5-sp 2WD
The truck has 195.000 miles.
The trans is locked in a high gear. The truck can be driven by riding the clutch.
The shifter stick fells totally disconnected but still in place and can moved around freely. I cannot shift out of that high gear; 3rd, 4th or maybe even 5th gear. I'm 60 years old, mechanically inclined and am planning to repair this myself. What is the most common reason for this happening? Could it be something as simple as a worn-out washer or spacer? Is there a chance I may be able to repair it without removing the trans from the vehicle?

 

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1982 Toyota Pickup 22R

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Status:  Closed   Value: $20
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March 3 12:06 PM (2 hours and 22 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Hello

It sounds like the shift-fork which is located internally in the transmission is either "broken or bent". On some transmissions you can gain access through the top of the transmission. You can look at the top part of the transmission to see if there is a series of bolts you can remove to gain access. The shifter itself could have broke. This sometimes happens when we force the gear shift, even if done by accident. You won't know how much damage has been done until you either remove the transmission or try to gain access from the top. We have in the past "neatly" cut a hole on top and later seamed it back together. It's an option!

Good Luck!

Dan



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