SpeedySteve Posted March 21, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2009 What is the issue with I believe the Ventures second gear prior to '87 or so? SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 21, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) '83 - '85 pre sn 1470 and the problem was a weak thrust bearing. Do a search to get more info. The brunt of the issue, you could loose 2nd gear, and fix runs around $800 to have it done for you, do it yourself for a couple of bucks, or live without 2nd gear. It just pops out of gear, no nasty metal breakage or anything like that... Edited March 21, 2009 by bongobobny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2009 Here is the fix. http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/?action=article&cat_id=001006&id=250 I just shift early in 2nd. It starts the slip around 3500rpm, so I shift to 3rd before that. It's not hurting anything, and I plan on fixing it next winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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