RogerH Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) HI Folks, whenever I TRy to engage reverse after moving forwards it is always difficult as the gear is spinning. This happens all the time no matter how far I depress the clutch. I had the box overhauled last summer (2014) but this hasn't cured it. I'm taking the engine and gearbox out at the end of the month so will be able to do whatever is needed. This is a TR4A engine and GB with 'A' type OD Roger Edited October 24, 2015 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Roger. Have you tried this: clutch down, pull briefly into top gear using it's synchro to stop the input shaft spinning, then quickly round to reverse. If it still crunches then clutch is not releasing properly. Cheers Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GT6M Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hello Rodger, there a few things t check 1, all the links /pins/ holes in clutch pedal /MC rod end/ and clevis pin. a little play in each, all adds up 2, you had the box reconned, butt, did ye have the cross shaft looked at 3, the thrust bearings actually ok is it, as if its drying up, it can drag the input round wid it but there will be noises, Is there a noise 4, if the spigots tightening up on shaft, then it will also trun the input shaft 5, the crank aint going bak,n forads is it !!! 6, Is the clutch MC working OK, if it aint closing off, then it wont be giving full stroke there a wee rubber seal ont end of the wibbly wobbly thingy in the inside. its this that closes it off. A quick little fix, as said above, try it in another gear Butt, 2,nds better, as 2 nd is on the actuall rev gear, so will wurk better than 4th M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Enguaging (or starting to enguage using synchro) any forward gear will stop the laygear spinning, which is the object of the excersise. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi Bob, Marcus, many thanks for that - simple and easy. I'll give the 2nd (or 4th) gear a go tomorrow. The linkage, bearing, fork pin etc etc are all OK. (I think) Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 We used to call it 'clutch drag'. It's not letting go fully. More time under the car Roger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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DaveN Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Why are you pulling the engine Roger? Me being nosy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Dave, it has done apprx 160,000 miles and has always been an asthmatic wheeze bag.. Whilst it is out I shall sort out the leaks in the gearbox and OD. And possibly repaint the engine bay etc etc etc. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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