Trouble Getting Reverse Gear

pony65k · April 14, 2007 at 4:31 PM

Hi all.

Being new to the K family, I have a question regarding the ease of getting the reverse gear in the Kar. Sometimes (not always) I have trouble getting the gear in. When I do have trouble, I have to let the car roll forward a little, or put the car in any gear then put it into reverse. I have the standard shifter where you have to pull the T bar up.

Am I experiencing normal 1965 technology, or is there a problem I should get checked out before any serious damage occurs?

Thanks for any input.

Regards,

René

65Rangoon_old · April 14, 2007 at 5:10 PM

<font face='Comic Sans MS'>I've run into the same thing. Generally I just go to a different gear then come back to reverse and it will go in without any more hassel. My Corvette does the same thing and it's a 2004. I wouldn't consider either car to have a problem. </font id='Comic Sans MS'>

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GT Joe_old · April 15, 2007 at 7:45 PM

You might try checking your clutch adjustment. If the adjustment is a little off you will grind your way into reverse. Also check the lower clutch rod at the fork at bellhousing and make sure the fork is not fatigued. Joe.

289kford · April 16, 2007 at 4:52 AM

Assuming no mechanical or adjustment problem exists on your car, it is normal for reverse to be occasionally 'blocked out'. rolling or engaging a forward gear will spin the gear set and allow reverse to engage. it is still common on todays transmissions.

BIGERMIKE_old · April 18, 2007 at 9:24 PM

Two things to check. It could be the cable in the shifter they stretch. Set parking brake put shifter in netural go under the car

and check you shifter gate adjustment. If it is adjusted right (not sure if it a 1/4 or 3/8 drill bit ) the end of the drill bit should

slide in and out of gate with ease.

Mike

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