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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by blmjumper, Feb 4, 2007.

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  1. blmjumper

    blmjumper Formula Junior

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    #1 blmjumper, Feb 4, 2007
    Backing the 328 out of the garage for the weekly drive, shifting from reverse into 1st. The shift lever moved into the 1st position...but the car stayed in reverse. Shifter will not come out of the 1st position (clutch/no-clutch) and vehicle will not come out of reverse.

    And it is such a nice day for a quick drive!!!!

    Any suggestions on where to begin?

    Mahalo

    ...and I was just fixin' to change the gearbox oil....go figure
     
  2. hardtop

    hardtop F1 World Champ

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    #2 hardtop, Feb 4, 2007
    Sounds like shift linkage. Maybe something came apart. Hope it's easy.

    Dave
     
  3. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

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    #3 cavlino, Feb 4, 2007
    I am really sorry to hear about your problem. If it was me I would probably try gently rocking the car back and forth while someone else tried to move the shifter into neutral. I hope some others chime in here to help you out. Good luck.
     
  4. blmjumper

    blmjumper Formula Junior

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    #4 blmjumper, Feb 4, 2007
    Shift linkage from shifter to engine block is intact.
     
  5. blmjumper

    blmjumper Formula Junior

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    #5 blmjumper, Feb 4, 2007
    Removed the shifter gate....car shifted into neutral. Went into reverse and first in the garage. All seems well...hmmmm

    Do I dare go around the block.

    I am a gamlbing man....
     
  6. Artvonne

    Artvonne F1 Veteran

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    #6 Artvonne, Feb 4, 2007
    Likely your adjustment inside the gearbox, as well as perhaps the adjustment in front of the gearbox is "off". It took me longer to scrape the old gasket off than it did to check adjustments and close it up.

    If the lever is even slightly off from left to right, or fore and aft, it can cause trouble.

    The OWM gives a very good account of the lever adjustment. I would try that first.
     
  7. furious_ferrari

    furious_ferrari F1 Rookie

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    #7 furious_ferrari, Feb 4, 2007
    Just drive it in reverse...cant be that bad! :D
     
  8. procure95

    procure95 Formula Junior

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    #8 procure95, Feb 4, 2007
    sounds like the tranny shifted somehow and the gate restricted the shifting. just my .02
     
  9. blmjumper

    blmjumper Formula Junior

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    #9 blmjumper, Feb 5, 2007
    The test run around the neighborhood was successful. No problems and the car shifted as normal.

    It seemed odd the lever could shift into 1st position but remain in reverse. I'll have a look in the OWM for lever adjustment.
     

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