vibrates when backing up
 

I have a car with a 60 hp flathead, in first an second gear it is smooth. when backing up it vibrates an shakes bad. what could be wrong. Thanks for your help.

Re: vibrates when backing up
 

Sounds like clutch chatter.

If so, I would not worry about it.

:cool:

Re: vibrates when backing up
 

Mine used to do that also. Clutch chatter. I realized I was slipping the clutch more in reverse than first gear to control my speed while backing up. Now I just let it fully out like I do when going forward and all is OK. No more clutch chatter. It may work for you.

Re: vibrates when backing up
 

Have the same problem in our 1929.

Only when backing.

New clutch, pressure plate, pilot and throw out bearings.

Going forward it is fine.

I just live with it. Slip the clutch with very little gas and it’s not an issue.

Enjoy.

Re: vibrates when backing up
 

I always assume the multiplate clutch is more likely to do this, but obviously it happens with single plate clutches too

Re: vibrates when backing up
 

What trans are you using?? Do you have the original (V8) style steady rods installed??
Paul in CT