Charles,
thanks for the tip, but double clutching doesn't seem to do it.
Eddie
Charles Breault wrote:
> Reverse is not a syncronized gear. It is not unusual to have to double
> clutch to get the shifter in.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary and Cindy
> Ault
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 3:03 PM
> To: Eddie; Datsun Roadster List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Transmission questions..
>
> Eddie,
>
> If your shifter won't even move to the reverse position, I'd take a look at
> the reverse lockout spring on the shift mechanism where it enters the trans,
>
> and make sure everything is in order there -- nothing hanging up. Access
> that area by removing the trans tunnel shift cover plate.
>
> I occasionally cannot get a 4-speed or 5-speed to engage in 1st or reverse.
> The gear shift will move to that position, but the gears just don't engage.
> However, if, for example, I am trying to get into reverse and it doesn't go,
>
> I just put it in another gear, then try reverse again. Never has failed to
> engage a second time. Sometimes, with the trans not turning, the gears line
>
> up just so and won't go into one gear or another. The other thing to do is
> put the shifter into neutral, let the clutch out a little and then put it
> back in. Also works, but takes longer than just shoving it into another
> gear.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eddie" <eddietude@socal.rr.com>
> To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:21 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Transmission questions..
>
>
>
>> Just noticed something funky with the 4 sp tranny in my 1600 roadster.
>>
>> Every so often, it won't go in reverse. The stick won't even move over to
>>
>
>
>> that position. A little jiggling, and I can usually make it work, but I'm
>>
>
>
>> wondering what causes this and what the fix is. Anyone know?
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