Re: Stuck in First Gear and Clutch Judder

Could be real bad. I had that problem with the Bugeye when I fired the 
motor and trans into it without investigating or rebuilding anything. 
After almost 30 years of being off the road, I found out why it had been 
taken apart by a previous owner. The trans had so much play in the 
bearings that the shaft would move far enough to jamb it in first or 
reverse. I rocked the car back and forth and managed to pull it back 
into neutral. Since it was a smooth case, I just chucked it and stuck in 
another I bought cheap from a friend.

Good Luck, hope it's just as Chuck described.

Dave