clutch or synchros?

[Nehring13]

hey all, i just had a quick question.... i have a 98 ranger, with a 5spd, sometimes my trans doesnt want to go into gear, it just wont go in, its like theirs a stopper on it and wont let it go into gear, its my synchros not my clutch right?

 

[Bent Bolt]

As you try to push your shift lever into 1st gear ( while vehicle is stopped ) reach over and shut the engine off. Does the lever go into 1st ??? It's most likely the clutch slave cylinder.

 

[racsan]

could also be the input shaft hanging up on the pilot bearing.
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[Nehring13]

As you try to push your shift lever into 1st gear ( while vehicle is stopped ) reach over and shut the engine off. Does the lever go into 1st ??? It's most likely the clutch slave cylinder.

ill try that, and let ya know. thanks