Transmission Pops Out Of 2nd and 4th

[SVOBarry]

I've noticed lately that my transmission will pop out of gear in 2nd and 4th, especially in cold weather. I read in Mustang Monthly that this can be caused by a faulty clutch adjuster? Any truth to that? Any other thoughts? My car is an 84, so it has the regular T5, not the World Class.

[DRAGPAK]

pops out

I would think that the bushings on your shifting forks are whore out.Or check the bellhousing bolts make sure there tite

[GAboySVO]

I've got an 86 and there is an adjustment bolt that acts as a stop on the shifter. If it is out to far, then it can pop out of gear.

Check that first before you dig into your transmission.

[Eyelawdoc]

Jumping Trans in 84

When my 84 was new, it would also jump out of 4th when the weather was cold ( <40 degrees). I took it back into the dealer under warranty and they reshimmed the gears. It was a lot better, but would still do it occasionally for a few years after than. It wasn't a big problem her in SoCal where it rarely gets that cold. It has not done that in a long time now. I guess that after 220,000 + miles the gears are worn in! -LOL.

[SVOBarry]

That adjustment bolt sounds like the culprit. Now that I think about it, the previous owner installed a new Hurst shifter right before he sold me the car. Probably didn't get a chance to adjust it correctly.