I purchased an 81' (manual 4 speed) a few months back. Ive noticed if i don't drive it for a day or two, when i start it and go to shift into first or any gear, its very hard or next to impossible.
There seems to be a lot of resistance, it improves and goes back to normal as it reaches full operating temperature. It just seems odd because when its cold and driven earlier that day i have no problem getting into gear. Seems to only happen when its not driven for a day+.

Just curious if anyone has any insight on this?! Could it be merely temp related, or a possible mechanical issue?


Thanks

 

The shifting in my '83 improved dramatically when I switched to synthetic gear oil in the transmission. I also put synthetic in the transfer case. The gear oil I drained out of the differentials was coal black and so thick that it created "peaks" in the drain pan. My point? Change all the gear oil in your drive train--I bet it hasn't been done in a zillion years. Oh yeah, grease your universal joints while you're under there.

 

OR. Check your shift lever bushing and seat for being broken apart. Just for grins

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyot...-and-seat.html

 

 

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