Lou from Wi.
Well-known Member
We have a 92 F150 4X4 with the Mazda 5 speed transmission, the first gear jumps out gear when starting out. From what I have read, it is a common problem, resulting from fork wear.
So the question is, should I replace both forks for 1 & 2nd and also 3rd and 4th, even though 3 &4 are still working fine,but I would hate to do this in the middle of winter if they decide to go down. I'm not sure it's aluminum forks, but if it's steel is it possible to weld/braze on the forks and re make the worn out area? Also we will be ordering on line from a auto warehouse and would like to have the parts on hand in case it is bad.
This truck was a mudder truck,we rebuilt it in 08 and put all new clutch, hydraulic throwout bearing,slave cylinder for the clutch,etc.It ran fine up until a few weeks ago and started with first gear not holding in.I'll bet some of you guys have done some of this,so any of your opinions and thoughts would be appreciated. Son will be doing the work,as usual,lol.
Regards,
LOU
So the question is, should I replace both forks for 1 & 2nd and also 3rd and 4th, even though 3 &4 are still working fine,but I would hate to do this in the middle of winter if they decide to go down. I'm not sure it's aluminum forks, but if it's steel is it possible to weld/braze on the forks and re make the worn out area? Also we will be ordering on line from a auto warehouse and would like to have the parts on hand in case it is bad.
This truck was a mudder truck,we rebuilt it in 08 and put all new clutch, hydraulic throwout bearing,slave cylinder for the clutch,etc.It ran fine up until a few weeks ago and started with first gear not holding in.I'll bet some of you guys have done some of this,so any of your opinions and thoughts would be appreciated. Son will be doing the work,as usual,lol.
Regards,
LOU