Need help with a 74 4 speed
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Need help with a 74 4 speed
I have a 74 Stingray that is nearly impossible to get into Reverse. At times I have spent 10 to 15 minutes trying before I can get it into reverse. yesterday I was unable to get in reverse no matter what I did. Does anyone have a suggestion what may be done to fix it.
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Agreed ^. Sometimes I release and re-engage the clutch — this rotates the gears to a new position.
Do you have any problems at all in the forward gears? A clutch not fully disengaging won't allow you to put into a gear, so any other gear change issues would likely indicate a clutch linkage adjustment.
Do you have any problems at all in the forward gears? A clutch not fully disengaging won't allow you to put into a gear, so any other gear change issues would likely indicate a clutch linkage adjustment.
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Im assuming you have the stock shifter. Check the spring clip that holds the reverse shift rod to the shift lever on the trans. I have had two, where the exposed end of the clip was just long enough to catch and cause a hang up. In one case it popped out and reverse couldnt be engarged at all. If you find thats the case just grind 1/8" off that end. It wont affect the clip.
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Get the car up on ramps. Get under it while a helper puts it into gear for you. What's going on under there? Lever on the trans loose? Rod out of adjustment. Bolt missing or loose on the shifter?
I would have to say the first step in repairing this issue is to have a look at what's going on.
I would have to say the first step in repairing this issue is to have a look at what's going on.
