Very hard to shift into reverse. Help!
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (Tom454)
Depends on which shifter you have... Stock? Hurst? Other?
(and synchro condition)
[Modified by Tom454, 1:30 PM 6/11/2002]
(and synchro condition)
[Modified by Tom454, 1:30 PM 6/11/2002]
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (ruskus)
Happened to me last month with my '72. I removed the shifter boot and rubber "plate", and CLEANED the heck out of the shifter mechanisim. I used brake cleaner, and alot of it. Then I sprayed lubricant in there and SSHAZZZAMMM, it works!! A little light lithium grease and we're rockin' and rollin' backwards like day 1. Good Luck!
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (72Shark)
You should also check the reverse lock-out (if it is there). There should be a cable that runs from the steering column to the transmission. Sometimes the cable will bind making it difficult to shift into reverse. If you need mor info on this let me know.
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (7vette2)
You should also check the reverse lock-out (if it is there). There should be a cable that runs from the steering column to the transmission. Sometimes the cable will bind making it difficult to shift into reverse. If you need mor info on this let me know.
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (Fevre)
I have the same problem...sometimes I have to start the car again and put it in first gear to free up the mechanism and then it goes into reverse.
Taking off the cable is sounds like a good idea...does removing it have any
other implications....I'm careful enough not to start the car with it
in gear...this might solve my problem too. :yesnod:
Taking off the cable is sounds like a good idea...does removing it have any
other implications....I'm careful enough not to start the car with it
in gear...this might solve my problem too. :yesnod:
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (Troublemaker 71)
Start it once in gear and you will never do it again. Don't ask me how I know. :bb Plus I think it is the neutral safety switch that keeps you from doing that, but alas, that too is unhooked on my car.
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (ruskus)
I am having a hard time shifting into reverse. What can be causing this? What to check? THanks.
Russ
Russ
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Olivier
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (GrandSportC3)
Even some Hyd clutchs need to be adjusted.
Try to shift into another gear before trying reverse. If it still does that, it's probably because of the syncros.
Paul
Try to shift into another gear before trying reverse. If it still does that, it's probably because of the syncros.
Paul
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Re: Very hard to shift into reverse. Help! (GrandSportC3)
Maybe your clutch needs to be adjusted. Unlike modern hydraulic clutches - mechanical clutches have to be adjusted once in a while.
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Olivier
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Olivier
Russ
