Transmission not shifting into 2nd gear

[gregnash]

Other thing I have heard people do is use ratchet straps around the frame and under the tranny/t-case combo. Then, with two people, slowly release the ratchet strap and lower to the ground allowing it to go down easily.
If you don't mind waiting you could also order this for your floor jack... Amazon.com: XtremepowerUS 1/2 Ton Transmission Hydraulic Floor Jack Adapter: Automotive

 

[cruisedeisel]

In a pitch I used a 2x10 on flat spanning across the truck, about 8-10 feet long. Then I used blocks on each side, outside of truck, to raise or lower the tranny. A ratchet strap helps hold the tranny on the 2x10. But I do prefer the cherry picker through the door. Sometimes the carpet and shifter boot can be a PITA.

 

[Rainercar]

I have a nice new engine hoist already, unfortunately, I have a one car garage drive way, so my engine hoist would be on the grass..
Would be a struggle to go that route. But it could be done...
I also was planning to raise the back with (2) addl. ramps like you suggested.
Will have to think about the job for a day. May still have the job done by a shop...

 

[4Cruisers]

I have a nice new engine hoist already, unfortunately, I have a one car garage drive way, so my engine hoist would be on the grass..
Would be a struggle to go that route. But it could be done...
I also was planning to raise the back with (2) addl. ramps like you suggested.
Will have to think about the job for a day. May still have the job done by a shop...

There's not a lot of load on the engine hoist, you'd just need to stabilize it to keep the hoist from rolling/pivoting/tipping. A few strategically placed stakes in the ground (the kind they use for forming for concrete driveways/sidewalks) would keep it from moving around. Once you get the transmission/transfer case to the ground, you don't need the hoist, and you can slide the combo out on a piece of cardboard. When you get right down to it, it's not really that difficult of a job, and is rewarding to have done it yourself.

 

[Output Shaft]

 

[FJ60Seth]

An engine hoist works great to augment a transmission jack, but the front carpet must be removed to pull the transmission tunnel. It's kind of a pain.

My best advice for removing it without using a hoist, is to have a good transmission jack & a couple of friends. It's heavy and ackwardly shaped. Jam some old running shoes under it to shim it against the base of the jack. Strap it and have friends keep it steady while it's being lowered.

 

[Rainercar]

Well,
After all considerations of the various ways to R/R the trans/transfer case, I decided to have it done...

I had the car front end on (2) stands, was ready to start, had a pretty nice floor jack, with a lowered 4" of height standing by, when it started raining here in Northern California... The forecast was for more rain...
I was also by myself and being just a couple days before Christmas, I decided to have it done.
Called Georg at Valley Hybrid in Stockton, he had open time between Christmas and New Year. Had the car on a flatbed the next day, and back in my driveway the day before New Year. During the re-building of the transfer case, he also found some damage as a result from a previous, slightly incorrect rebuild, which he took care of. If I had been the one doing the rebuild, I may have missed that... and not having the related parts to replace, it would have prolonged my work.
So, I think, I made the right call at the time and I am glad its behind me...
Sometimes, you have to let someone else do a job, that you may be borderline equipped for.
Also gave me time to work on the misc. other issues I have to take care of. Still working on re-freshing the interior. Still looking for a crack free brown dash and a front driver seat cover. (Or a complete brown interior, but may have to go with an after market interior from SOR or others).
Car runs great, getting ready to re-torque the head and adjust the valve lash (in that order...) So above discussions about adjusting valves came in handy.

Thanks everyone, who helped me during this and my other posts about my engine rebuild. Learned a lot in a short time about these Land Cruisers...

Rainer

 

[TristanFF]

Have had this happen. For my '87 it was that the two rivets in the tower were loose and allowed the shifter to move out of alignment, catching on the 'H' guards which shifting fork the shifter engages.

When it happens again, try letting off pressure on the stick and gently wiggling it while shifting. It will likely move freely.

Fix is a new H55F 5 Speed.

4 speed hard to get out of first gear ?????

So I had the same thing happen. Replaced the shifter bushing and the pins as well as the locking cup. Worked fine for a few days then stopped working again. Any ideas? My forks look identical to yours with the reverse protruding a touch.