wrote:
> I just did a motor/tranny swap on my 96 Prelude: I installed a JDM H22,
> and the original 5-speed tranny that was paired with that engine. After
> installing the axles, I noticed that they spun freely, even when the
> tranny was in gear. After bleeding the clutch, I started the engine,
> put it in gear, and let out the cluch. I could hear the "normal" noise
> when the clutch is released in neutral, but nothing else happened. No
> drop on the tach, no power to the wheels at all. With the front end
> jacked, the wheels turn freely when the transmission is in gear. The
> shift selector feels perfect, but the tranny acts like it's always in
> neutral. Could it be that the axle isn't in the tranny all the way? Or
> does this sound like an internal tranny problem? Is there something I
> can do to further isolate the problem? I spun the wheels and watched
> from the bottom of the car, and both axles turn all the way to where
> they attach to the tranny, and there's no tranny oil leaking from where
> they attach.
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies!

Did you remember to transfer the clutch assembly (disc and pressure
plate) to the new engine? They're bolted to the flywheel and the new
engine likely wouldn't have included them.