Problems downshifting in my CJ-5 with a T-176

toneal · #1 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

I just bought an '80 CJ-5 with a T-176 tranny and a 304 V8 - this is my first jeep so I'm just a beginner here.. I'm not really a "car person" yet but I'm trying my best to learn everything I can..

Anyway, it shifts up through all the gears just fine, but I'm having problems downshifting. If I'm going around a turn and need to go from 3rd to 2nd, most of the time I have to slow WAY down before getting into 2nd gear.. Every once in a while it goes right into gear, but not very often.

Any ideas what the problem might be? The guy I bought it from said he rebuilt the tranny with new synchronizer assemblies.

Thanks,
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far_right · #2 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

when up shift into second i go about 10 when down shifting im around 12-13mph.
but i didnt think a 176 was used in '80 i think that would be a SR-4 if that makes a diffrence....[addsig]

toneal · #3 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

From what I understand the SR-4 was used only in the 80-81's with 151's and some 258's.. Mine is a 304.. I was told it was a T-176, but I will get under there tonight and double check..
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RayOvac · #4 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

I doubt it is an SR4...that thing would blow up under the power of a V8 hehe. It probably is a 176...the T176 was the V8 tranny from 1980-1986...before that it was the T18 & T98. Those were used from '71-'79.[addsig]

far_right · #5 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

:-? :-? v-8 wernt put in cjs after 81....but not that that matters... :-D

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jsharifi · #6 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

rest assured that if its stock, it is a t-176... it was the only manual available behind the 304 in 80[addsig]

joeycj5 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

Yup, it is either a T-177 or T-176, basically the same tranny. T-177 has a bit lower gears. But, sound as if the synchronizer is shot in your tranny. :-( [addsig]

toneal · #8 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

The previous owner said he recently rebuilt the tranny and replaced the synchronizer assemblies - is there any chance it just needs adjusting, or is there any kind of break-in period where it would be difficult to shift?
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toneal · #9 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

Ok last night I was able to get it to downshift consistently by disengaging the clutch and reving the engine while in neutral just before downshifting.. So at least I can drive around without slowing way down around turns, but I'd like to get this problem fixed.. Anyone have any ideas on what I can try? Am I going to have to drop the tranny or could this be a lubrication problem or somesuch? I'm very new to all of this so any help would be greatly appreciated..

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joeycj5 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

How is the clutch? Is it adjusted? or have proper fluid?[addsig]

toneal · #11 (**permalink**) 07-20-2003, 08:00 PM

Clutch seems fine, but I'm not completely sure of its history.. I'll have to check on the fluid..

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