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1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS stuck in gear

Tiny
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  • 132,000 MILES
1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS mileage: 132,000. I have a weird problem and can not figure out what is happening. My Malibu gets stuck in gear at high RPMs. I have to back off on the gas and get the car almost to a stop to get it out of gear. This mostly happens in 2nd Gear. It has happened in 3rd but usually in second. I have taken the transmission out and looked at the gears. It looks fine with no wear, none missing or nicked teeth in the gears. I have a Corvette Fly wear (15 lbs). I looked at the Clutch in the bell housing and all looks fine. I am lost, for it only happens when there is a lot of torque on the transmission. Specifications are, 350 - 4 bolt, Saginaw 4 speed transmission and Hurst Competition shifter.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 7:02 PM

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Tiny
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Your problem sounds like the clutch pressure plate is not fully releasing at high RPMs. You may have a style of pressure plate that has centrifugal weight that helps apply pressure. These weights are located on each of the three arms. If so, this type of clutch is notorious for the problems you described. In addition, check the transmission input shaft where the clutch disc rides for nicks or burrs which would keep it from sliding smoothly
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