[Mgs] Difficulty Shifting into 1st and Reverse

[mgbob at juno.com]

  The hose is often a problem. While you are underneath the car, why not
rebuild the slave cylinder too. It can leak/bypass internally without leaking
fluid to the outside.   Problem can worsen when engine and gearbox are warm,
as the gears turn easier. If clutch is not releasing completely, its drag will
turn these unsynchronised gears faster when they are warm. Same problem; it's
just a bit worse when warm.   Check that the bleed screw is in the upper hole.
Hose and bleed screw will fit either hole, but hose should be in the lower
hole in order that an air bubble is not trapped.Bob

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Ray Graham" <runner01 at wowway.com>
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mgs] Difficulty Shifting into 1st and Reverse
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:26:10 -0500

Folks,

I have been experiencing difficulty shifting my 1966 MGB into 1st and
Reverse gears.  Shifting into all other gears are fine, including down
shifting.  No hydraulic leaks, however, I replaced the brake master cylinder
yesterday, fully bled the system.  Didn't solve the problem.  Seems to be
worse the hotter the engine and longer it is driven.



Wonder if the small hose feeding the slave cylinder could be defective?



Appreciate the advice,

Ray



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