[Mgs] Difficulty Shifting into 1st and Reverse

[PaulHunt73]

If it's grinding when going into reverse then it's the clutch failing to 
fully disengage, which could be hydraulics or mechanical, and that should 
always be the first test.

If it's grinding in reverse but in forward gears still engaging with the 
pedal at the normal position off the floor, then it's mechanical inside the 
bell-housing not hydraulic.  Hydraulic problems i.e. air in the system will 
make it engage lower.

If it's not grinding in reverse, just stiff to engage then it is mechanical 
with the gearbox.  Lift the lever boot and check the lever isn't fouling the 
sides of the hole in the tunnel.  If that's clear then it's do with the 
shift linkage or mechanism, unfortunately.

PaulH.

----- Original Message ----- 
> I have been experiencing difficulty shifting my 1966 MGB into 1st and
> Reverse gears.