Dick,
I believe the synchromesh is what is keeping the gears from touching and
grinding unless one was to really put a lot of pressure on the shift lever.
Having said that, I wouldn't want to try forcing it into reverse as I
believe immediate grinding of teeth would occur.
Gary
'73
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
To: <Jsut4fun@aol.com>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: Shifting
> Just4---It's strange that the gears wouldn't grind as you tried
> different ones. However, my guess is that you are low in fluid in the
> clutch Master cylinder, and you are pumping air to get the clutch to
> release, thus allowing gear change. After checking the fluid level in
> the clutch MC reservoir, you can also measure to throw of the pushrod
> coming out of the Slave Cylinder. When all is well, the rod should move
> a half inch or more when the pedal is depressed to the floor.
>
> Dick
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