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The scenario: I launched hard in first gear and felt a funny shudder (thought it was ignition related - I've had MSD distributor corrosion issues), hit 2nd gear without a problem, went for third and felt/heard grinding. I was able to coast to a stop and find first gear. I was not able to shift into any other gears so I limped home. The linkage will find reverse, but the engine bogs when I let out the clutch - The clutch works fine. My hope is that I'll find a linkage problem when I crawl under the car, however I'm pretty sure that the transmission needs some serious repair. My question: Is it difficult to service the unit or should I farm it out to a pro? I built the car but did not handle any of the internal engine or rear end work. If I should leave it to a pro, do any of you know of a good shop in the Newburyport, MA area?

Thanks.

PS It's the street 5 speed, not the road race unit.