shifting problems in my 77
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shifting problems in my 77
I'm new to vetts, I've always wanted one since i was 10 and now here I am 11 years later and finally got one. Problem is sometimes the shifter seems like it gets jammed while trying to get into or out of reverse. I thought i had it in reverse but each time a let the clutch out and gave it some gas it would just bog down. Moved it around a little bit and into 1st, pulled the car forward just a bit and tried again. This time i could not get it into reverse, some more moving the shifter and playing with the lockout and finally got it. Is this a transmission problem or just linkage? How do i take care of this?
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Sounds like it's being left in one of the forward gears when you put it in neutral to get it over to reverse. The shifter rods may just need adjusting, shifter rod bushings may be missing or worn out or the shifter may be worn out.
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I'll check with the local parts stores. No o'reily's here, although the ads are tv all the time...wierd. If it does have cotter pins instead of retainers, would the parts store like napa be able to get the correct ones?
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