Tom :
I believe one way that is possible is if the direct drive clutch in the
OD is not staying engaged properly. In forward gears, the "one way
clutch" will prevent the drive clutch from slipping, but it's not
effective in reverse.
You've probably got a J-type OD, which I know nothing about, but on an
A-type, one cause of this problem can be a partially plugged orifice in
the operating valve stem. Weak/broken/missing springs would be another
cause.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
Tom Di Iulio wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
> this is the situation:
> all forward gears work fine, reverse works ok when cold then quickly
> begins slipping while warming up. if you've ever had a clutch disk
> wear out and slip, that's exactly what this feels like, except it's a
> new disk, t/o bearing, pressure plate, and flywheel.
> this is a rebuilt, converted-to-o/d tranny. i'm using redline
> mtl-90 oil in it. the o/d electrical functions have not yet been
> energized. again i want to emphasize, all forward gears engage and
> hold properly, warm or cold.
> the shift lever seems to stay in place while in reverse and while
> the gear slips the engine rpms run up just as you'd expect. how can
> reverse work at first and begin to slip?
> thanks for any/all advice or input.
> Tom Di Iulio
> 1976 TR6
> Denver, CO
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