Gary,
Thanks for the real tip. Much appreciated..
Eddie
Gary and Cindy Ault wrote:
> Eddie,
>
> If your shifter won't even move to the reverse position, I'd take a
> look at the reverse lockout spring on the shift mechanism where it
> enters the trans, and make sure everything is in order there --
> nothing hanging up. Access that area by removing the trans tunnel
> shift cover plate.
>
> I occasionally cannot get a 4-speed or 5-speed to engage in 1st or
> reverse. The gear shift will move to that position, but the gears just
> don't engage. However, if, for example, I am trying to get into
> reverse and it doesn't go, I just put it in another gear, then try
> reverse again. Never has failed to engage a second time. Sometimes,
> with the trans not turning, the gears line up just so and won't go
> into one gear or another. The other thing to do is put the shifter
> into neutral, let the clutch out a little and then put it back in.
> Also works, but takes longer than just shoving it into another gear.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddie" <eddietude@socal.rr.com>
> To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:21 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Transmission questions..
>
>
>> Just noticed something funky with the 4 sp tranny in my 1600 roadster.
>>
>> Every so often, it won't go in reverse. The stick won't even move
>> over to that position. A little jiggling, and I can usually make it
>> work, but I'm wondering what causes this and what the fix is. Anyone
>> know?
>>
>> Eddie
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