93 5 speed shifter feeling/ sensitive?

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  1. ITguy85

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    So I just bought this 93 pickup and like it a lot but it's my first old stick shift vehicle.

    When I shift to 3rd gear unless I'm going a very specific speed I feel the gear engage threw the shifter if that statement makes sense. It does not grind though. How normal it's this?
     
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    Does it feel similar to shifting into first gear while still rolling?

    It doesn't sound like anything serious...probably synchros a little worn?
     
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    Maybe clutch isnt fully disengaging?
     
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    Yeah it's kind of like the first gear thing.
    I've noticed if I let the rpms come down and hold the clutch for an extra second our two and shift slow it will not do it or not as noticeable.
     
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    Get some GL-4 trans gear oil in there.
    Bleed your clutch lines, ensure it's fully operating. Adjust rod on pedal as req'd for full travel.
     
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    If doing all that, might as well check the shifter bushings and replace if needed too.
     
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    ok cool, thanks! That actually answered a question too of what gear oil should I put in there, any thoughts on using synthetic??
     
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    If you want to spend the money, Redline MT90 is awesome and is what I use in my trans and what I would recommenced for synthetic. If you don't want to spend the money, I would just stick to regular gear oil. Just make sure its GL4 ONLY, not GL4/GL5. It will cause notchy, crappy feeling shifting and can cause wear in the syncros.
     
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    Too much Jergens.
     

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