Metric T-200 issue - Page 3

Rich Biebel · 07-29-2024, 01:34 PM

The shifter lever was loose on the trans from wear and a washer that did not fit. I fixed it, it’s tight now
The shifter cable is not in good shape

I bought a spare cable when I owned the car and still have it
It’s going in now

All this stuff is close to 20 years old now so it’s no surprise

It is a zillion times more difficult to work on this car than a dragster that’s for sure.
But I already knew that ! Lol
I need a lift but that’s not happenin !

curtis reed · 07-30-2024, 09:56 AM

Rich, you don't need a lift, you only need a buddy with a lift. LOL

Rich Biebel · Yesterday, 11:14 PM

It took over a month to get back out to see if anything I did made any difference and the answer is a big NO

New shifter cable, tight shift lever, proper adjustment, good fluid level all added up to no real improvement on the 2-3 shift that flares the rpm a lot

Time for some changes and pull that trans and I?m not sure what direction I?m going with.

Whatever I do will take some time to get done

1320racer · Today, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

I think this trans needs to be gone thru by someone that does them and knows what their doing..

As you stated a month ago

Rich Biebel · Today, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

As you stated a month ago

Yes I did and I also said T-200 trans builders are few and far between
That?s the main problem, you aren?t going to be able to get one done in any short time going by what users tell me.

I was hoping for a better outcome but knew i was probably treading water

The way I?ve been driving along with how erratic the car is, a better trans isn?t gonna turn on any lamps

Gotta lot to do before that could happen

L.Fite · Today, 10:22 AM

Allways with the negative waves...

1320racer · Today, 10:31 AM

Nothing negative about my comment. Rich knows his way around a race car and all things mechanical, he knew where this was going with that trans.

Rich, maybe it was built by STR.

Rich Biebel · Today, 10:35 AM

Ed when I owned the car back in 2006-2007 the trans in the car was done by Steve and it worked well !

He also did a trans in one of my dragsters that one also worked very well.

He's not doing to well these days......Age and illness catches up to a lot of people....myself included.

Alan Roehrich · Today, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Yes I did and I also said T-200 trans builders are few and far between
That?s the main problem, you aren?t going to be able to get one done in any short time going by what users tell me.

I was hoping for a better outcome but knew i was probably treading water

The way I?ve been driving along with how erratic the car is, a better trans isn?t gonna turn on any lamps

Gotta lot to do before that could happen

Rich, have you reached out to Thomas Arnett? He would probably work you in if you could get it to him. I know Kentucky ain't a short ride. Thomas is a great guy.

1320racer · Today, 10:54 AM

Rich, I’m aware of Steve’s medical issues. That said, Steve is a nice guy and I always said a great resource for beginner racers. Unfortunately, I learned that Steve can’t build a reliable 3 speed, at least not a turbo 400 and one of the many issues with my STR built 400 was flaring at the shifts. In 2005 I moved on to arguably the best 3 speed builder and never looked back. Since 2019 I run a glide.

07-29-2024, 01:34 PM	#21
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,302 Likes: 25 Liked 531 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue The shifter lever was loose on the trans from wear and a washer that did not fit. I fixed it, it’s tight now The shifter cable is not in good shape I bought a spare cable when I owned the car and still have it It’s going in now All this stuff is close to 20 years old now so it’s no surprise It is a zillion times more difficult to work on this car than a dragster that’s for sure. But I already knew that ! Lol I need a lift but that’s not happenin ! __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

07-30-2024, 09:56 AM	#22
curtis reed Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kiefer, Ok. Posts: 152 Likes: 50 Liked 101 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Rich, you don't need a lift, you only need a buddy with a lift. LOL

Yesterday, 11:14 PM	#23
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,302 Likes: 25 Liked 531 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue It took over a month to get back out to see if anything I did made any difference and the answer is a big NO New shifter cable, tight shift lever, proper adjustment, good fluid level all added up to no real improvement on the 2-3 shift that flares the rpm a lot Time for some changes and pull that trans and I?m not sure what direction I?m going with. Whatever I do will take some time to get done __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

Today, 10:22 AM	#26
L.Fite Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 422 Likes: 418 Liked 386 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Allways with the negative waves...

Today, 10:31 AM	#27
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,898 Likes: 83 Liked 511 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Nothing negative about my comment. Rich knows his way around a race car and all things mechanical, he knew where this was going with that trans. Rich, maybe it was built by STR.

Today, 10:35 AM	#28
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,302 Likes: 25 Liked 531 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Ed when I owned the car back in 2006-2007 the trans in the car was done by Steve and it worked well ! He also did a trans in one of my dragsters that one also worked very well. He's not doing to well these days......Age and illness catches up to a lot of people....myself included. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

Today, 10:54 AM	#30
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,898 Likes: 83 Liked 511 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Rich, I’m aware of Steve’s medical issues. That said, Steve is a nice guy and I always said a great resource for beginner racers. Unfortunately, I learned that Steve can’t build a reliable 3 speed, at least not a turbo 400 and one of the many issues with my STR built 400 was flaring at the shifts. In 2005 I moved on to arguably the best 3 speed builder and never looked back. Since 2019 I run a glide.