[96AvengeD]

Just bought my first mustang a few days ago so naturally im new to this site. I have searched this so please dont flame. Like the title says i bought it from the owner who said that the trans and rear had been rebuilt about 6-7months ago along with a replaced clutch. All gears shift fine and everything feels very tight but if i dont ease into 5th it will grind. I do have issues getting into reverse but it isnt a grind. The obvious answer in my mind would be the 5th gear synchro. However i find it hard to believe that a synchro has a half year life span. Id just like to know if any other issues would cause this grind other than the sychro. Any direction would be much appreciated. I do believe it has a short throw shifter installed.

[BAD98GT]

they mustangs really suck as far as the reverse issues,
try to adjust the clutch a lil bit

[96AvengeD]

Correct me if im wrong but wouldnt every gear grind if it were a clutch engagement issue?

[BAD98GT]

no, sometimes it wont pull the fork all the way to fully disengage the clutch. i had a similar issue but mine only grinded in 2nd gears sometimes, i purchased an adjustable cable, firewall adjuster and a double hook quadrant, installed it and 2nd stop grinding. my problem was the factory adjuster wouldnt allow the clutch to fully disengage in 2nd gear, but now its all good

[96AvengeD]

Ill check that out and thanks for the advice ill throw you some rep. If you dont mind me asking. How much did that run you? Also is there anyway i could check and make sure it was a clutch issue before i spend the money? The clutch doesnt seem to drag at all and starts engaging after a few inches of relief.

[BAD98GT]

i got it all for $120, im not sure how/if you can check it without removing it.
mine starts to engage maybe about an inch of relief and disengages when i push the pedal in about 2 inches