| Hi everyone,
  My Midget 1500 just won't go into 1st hear <sic). This only started 
yesterday,
when, all of a sudden, I was only ablt <sic> to drive forward (and get home) by
forcing the stick into place in each gear. Now, I can't even engage first
gear, only reverse.
  What could be some causes for this, and what compenents <sic> on the car 
can I
check out? The clutch kit is relatively new, and I'm pretty sure it was
installed in the correct direction.
  Thanks very much, as always,
  John Gottstein
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Sounds like the Washers of Thrust may be roosting in your oil pan.
Check for crankshaft end play.
        Peter C
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