The problem was I had the springy thing in the wrong hole (ouch!) and the
reverse plunger was froze. I inserted it in the right hole (with the
appropriate sweet nothings) and unfroze the plunger and presto - I can go
backwards!!
Thanks for the help.
Dave Camp
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From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@comcast.net>
To: "David Camp" <dxcamp@bsink.com>
Cc: "spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Ribcase gearbox question
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> David Camp wrote:
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>> no reverse.
>
> BTDT. The little plunger gets corroded or gunked up.
> That is the reverse plunger or whatever it is called.
> If you look real close on the far right of the shifter hole you will see
> the plunger.
> Squirt it with penetrating oil (not WD 40) And work the shifter to the far
> right with a few good slaps. It will free itself up.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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