NV4500 3rd gear crunch

[SRT-6]

Has anyone had a problem with the NV4500 grinding going into third?

 

[WCrovo]

I have the 6 speed, not sure if that is what the NV4500 is but mine has 4 times in 3,000 miles. Not sure if I had the clutch in all the way tho. When it did it it was cold,ambient temp about 20 degrees F. I also may of been shifting a little to fast for conditions. I try to be carefull on my first two shifts in cold weather now. I get the feeling that is a shift that takes a little time and getting used to. I am interested in other peoples replies.

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2001 2500 tow, camper, SWB, ETH, Bright white.

 

[MikeR]

Walter,
The NV4500 is a 5spd. Your 6spd is the NV5600.

I used to have a '99 with a 5spd,and the only concern I had was it didn't always want to go into reverse unless I let the truck roll a little. No 3rd gear clash.

-Mike

 

[Bad340fish]

About a year ago i test drove a 95 2500 4x4 that had a horrible 3rd gear grind. It would almost hurt your hand it ground so bad. The transmission worked great otherwise no noises or anything. The owner of the truck runs a construction service and he said two of his other trucks did the same thing but early enough to catch it under warranty(the truck i drove only had 86K on it). But my 99 2500 has no problems at all. Hope that helped

Clark

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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

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[This message has been edited by Bad340fish (edited 01-08-2001). ]