97_Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 My father's truck is stuck in gear after his foot slipped from the clutch. The shifter is in neutral but it appears stuck in the transmission? Possibly elsewhere? Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 can you post the truck model and tranny model? any info you can post and pictures will speed this along.. Welcome to the Dog Pound... Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 can't say ever heard one like that. not to be harsh but a few details would help ::: truck was loaded : going uphill/downhill/ .. like Jojo stated =model numbers - info of any kind not to mention the all important pictures. clutch still works normal ;; does it go to floor easy due to cable pin off ??? new /old clutch ?? just a few examples of helpful info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 If it is an old Mack, I know that I have made repairs for this reason, a few times. typically related to wear on the shift tower and slots in the forks which allow the end of the shifter to slip out of a fork and into another fork before disengaging the first fork, hence, '' in 2 gears at one time'' 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
97_Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: can you post the truck model and tranny model? any info you can post and pictures will speed this along.. Welcome to the Dog Pound... Jojo 8 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: can't say ever heard one like that. not to be harsh but a few details would help ::: truck was loaded : going uphill/downhill/ .. like Jojo stated =model numbers - info of any kind not to mention the all important pictures. clutch still works normal ;; does it go to floor easy due to cable pin off ??? new /old clutch ?? just a few examples of helpful info. I believe it is a 1997 CH613. It was in his yard, no trailer. He was attempting to move it when his wet boot slipped off the clutch. The clutch does still work as far as I know. I don't have any other info at this time. He just asked if I could look online for a solution before deciding if he has to bring it to a shop. Edited September 2, 2023 by 97_Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 i would recommend checking a couple things before $$$$$ at a dealer. with one in driver seat another under neath AND FINGERS /HANDS CLEAR watch movement bottom side while driver pushes clutch >WITH ENGINE OFF . possibly slam dunk of clutch sheared a frayed cable ? at least you can see if the clutch arm on trans is moving. bolt on clutch arm may have been loose and arm moves clutch cross shaft in bell housing isn't. which is another option::'97 is tooo new for me ; don't know if the bell housing even have an inspection hole any more. flashlight and safety glasses look up inside while clutch being depressed. course before all this I should have asked (as Jojo did ) info;; is it a standard transmission at least ???? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 ok it's late :: don't think it would be an auto trans with a clutch ;;!🙃 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
97_Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: i would recommend checking a couple things before $$$$$ at a dealer. with one in driver seat another under neath AND FINGERS /HANDS CLEAR watch movement bottom side while driver pushes clutch >WITH ENGINE OFF . possibly slam dunk of clutch sheared a frayed cable ? at least you can see if the clutch arm on trans is moving. bolt on clutch arm may have been loose and arm moves clutch cross shaft in bell housing isn't. which is another option::'97 is tooo new for me ; don't know if the bell housing even have an inspection hole any more. flashlight and safety glasses look up inside while clutch being depressed. course before all this I should have asked (as Jojo did ) info;; is it a standard transmission at least ???? I will be heading over to have a look and give him a hand with this tomorrow. Thank you for your advice. And yes, it is a standard. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 don't forget the pictures .LOL mack trans should have ident stamped in side of case. hopefully you will get it rectified. when you do a follow up on here always helps the next guy. even yrs down the road. i spend a lot of time going back to post from yrs back. interesting how many times a question comes up related to earlier post. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: If it is an old Mack, I know that I have made repairs for this reason, a few times. typically related to wear on the shift tower and slots in the forks which allow the end of the shifter to slip out of a fork and into another fork before disengaging the first fork, hence, '' in 2 gears at one time'' If this is the case, it may feel like it is neutral, but you'll not be able to hit all the gates, nor move the stick unto another gear (if the interlock is working like it should). If you can move it into gear, then you have bigger problems, than just a shifter interlocked. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted September 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) If it's a CH. Pull the floor pan, then pull the stick out, 4 bolts for a Mack tranny, 6 for an Eaton/ Meritor then put the shift forks in neutral. Look for rounded square slots on top of the shift forks. They are suppose to be square with sharp edges.. they get rounded over time due to not shifting a correct 'H' pattern, basically sliding the shifter in a 'Z' pattern.. good luck.. Edited September 3, 2023 by Joey Mack Pour sperring 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 yup, what Joey said. pulled many a shifter on the side of the road, and stuck a BIG screwdriver down in the top of the trans to put the shift gates back in neutral, than stuff shifter back in cause the boss was too cheap to have the trans rebuilt and trucks had a gazillion miles on them. 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 As these two jokers have said, pull the floor out, pull the stick out Im guessing thr gear stick has slipped past a gate Should be relatively easy to correct as has been described already Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted September 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2023 JOKER???? why thank you Paul, i think that is the nicest thing you ever called me. 1 4 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 4 hours ago, tjc transport said: JOKER???? why thank you Paul, i think that is the nicest thing you ever called me. Don't be too sure that it was you, there were three of us, so his "complement" is somewhat murky! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 so majority vote is foot slipping off clutch pedal not related to stuck trans?? have removed a number of shifter levers for problem mentioned to do exactly stated with large screwdriver to reposition trans to neutral. don't remember any due to slipping clutch pedal. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 The problem with diagnosing on the internet, is you are relying on someone else eyes and judgement. He said "as far as he knows" that the clutch is working. I take him at his word. It would be easy to tell if the clutch is working, as the truck would move if the engine was running and wouldn't if the pedal is pushed. SO I doubt it is a clutch problem barring more info pointing that way. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I don't think clutch linkage breaks when you pop the clutch. That usually breaks other things. Input shafts, crank shaft, output shaft, axle shafts, counter shafts.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Personally I also don't see how popping the clutch bumps the shifter out of the gates... 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, JoeH said: Personally I also don't see how popping the clutch bumps the shifter out of the gates... Think about it. Often a hand on the stick when the clutch is pressed, whole truck torques from the dumped clutch and the guy is still "hanging onto" the stick. Gears under load and a pull on the stick, something is going to happen. Just popping a clutch with no human in the drivers seat, I would agree with you, but don't factor out the human! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 yup. us humans do some really stupid things.........................even if we don't want to admit it. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Uhhh,,, I wonder who you might be thinkin' of ?? OK,,, It's Me !! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Not me! I used to be conceited but then I learned I was just great!😄 How boring life would be if one didn't screw up in a real spectacular way often enough to keep us (me) humble. I've done some real bone-head things, and lived to laugh at them, but vow not to repeat! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted September 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2023 You blokes, I dunno " 10 hours ago, tjc transport said: JOKER???? why thank you Paul, i think that is the nicest thing you ever called me. It is more a way of describing a group of people that are okay and don't take them selves to seriously Aren't over precious and self opinionated, that enjoy a good laugh and are happy to laugh at them selves It isn't a bad thing at all, well at least were I'm from Language barrier between Stralian and Sepo I guess (Australian and American) Happy days everyone Paul 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Uhhh,,, I wonder who you might be thinkin' of ?? OK,,, It's Me !! and do you think your on that list alone !!! list of stupid me is way tooo long to print. give one =quit college to be a diesel mechanic !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73251-stuck-in-gear/#findComment-538255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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