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Tommy Gun · 08-08-2022, 08:20 PM

Hello,

I've read some threads on here and revisited Randy Rundle's Overdrive book and website, but am still having an issue I can't figure out.

My issue occurs after driving and using the overdrive. When I then try to shift into reverse, it won't go into gear. The Overdrive dash lever also gets stuck in (pushed in).

If I shut off the car and rock it back and forth it seems to temporarily fix the problem.

It seams like the problem happens after things warm up, but that may just be an illusion.

Reverse always works after a cold start and backing out of the garage.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks!

08-08-2022, 08:20 PM	#1
Tommy Gun Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 80	1951 Mercury Overdrive Hello, I've read some threads on here and revisited Randy Rundle's Overdrive book and website, but am still having an issue I can't figure out. My issue occurs after driving and using the overdrive. When I then try to shift into reverse, it won't go into gear. The Overdrive dash lever also gets stuck in (pushed in). If I shut off the car and rock it back and forth it seems to temporarily fix the problem. It seams like the problem happens after things warm up, but that may just be an illusion. Reverse always works after a cold start and backing out of the garage. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!