I cracked the case on my 94 ls's 5 speed tranny so we switched the gears out into a different used case. There were two washers (spacers?!) that went under the gear tree I believe, not certain, hope someone else will know!! and we couldn't get them to fit in the new case b/c each time we tried we couldn't get it to go into reverse. FInally without the two spacers we got all 5 gears and reverse. So we put in the tranny and it drives fine for about 5 hours...then all of a sudden I go to shift from 4th to 5th (normal driving, not racing) and it will just grind.....it wont hardly go into any gears now....every once in a while it will go in 1st and drive without grinding.

IS this most likely due to play from those washers being gone? I know the cases are machined together, so if i can't find those spacers is there any way in the world to know what size they were?? I really need some help here....anyone???

 

You're refering to the two washers that go between the mainshaft and the bearing. One is a flat washer and the other is a spring washer...and yes they absorb shock and occupy space. I'd give the dealer a call and see if you can locate replacements, but it sounds like you may well have already done some damage to your synchros. There are alot of parts in a Honda tranny, but there aren't many you can just leave out because they're not convenient. Good luck bro.

 

i have a quick question:

will a stock ls with a b16 tranny, accelerate faster?

 

Yes...assuming you shift properly. Top speed will drop somewhat however.

 

b16a tranny on a ls motor = hallin ***

 

you need the washer and spring to absorb as a dampner, buy new oem honda ones. in the mean time you made have messed up your synchro's. take it a parts and check.

 

ok i'm gonna look into the tranny to see about syncrho damage, i may just replace the tranny thanks for all the help thus far, any more info?