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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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I have a 1981 4 speed corvette. shifter most times will not go in reverse. replaced shifter reverse lockout t handle Part # 29748 that didn't do it . any suggestion? Thanks
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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Hello Ed. Welcome to the forum. FYI, if you’re able to edit your thread title with a question about your issue, you might have better luck getting some responses. Good luck. Sorry I’m no help with your shifter troubles.
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 05:58 AM
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Hi Ed. You need to put it into first gear before it will go into reverse, theres no synchro in reverse in muncies.Sometimes I put it in second then first then reverse.
If it doesnt go in at all, then your clutch needs adjusting

Scott
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Would you like some help changing that thread title? No one will know what the topic of the thread is.
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 02:52 PM
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How bout Help! I've fallen forward and I can't back up! Or 81 reverse lock out?
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 06:51 PM
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yes not sure wat a thread tittle is

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Originally Posted by ed williams
yes not sure wat a thread tittle is
Ed, the title to your thread is a thread title. It describes what topic you wish to discuss or the topic in which you need help. See photo highlighted in red for the location.
You have “ed willians” in the title block.


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OK, I changed it so people will have some idea what your question is and have a reason to read your post.
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Originally Posted by Rescue Rogers
Hi Ed. You need to put it into first gear before it will go into reverse, theres no synchro in reverse in muncies.Sometimes I put it in second then first then reverse.
If it doesnt go in at all, then your clutch needs adjusting

Scott
'81s had a Borg Warner ST10 not a muncie. Not sure if what you said still applies.
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A fluid check and change did wonders for me. At least a level check?
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The suggestion above about putting it into first first always worked for me.
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putting it in first and switch on seams to be a lot better. Thanks
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