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mll1446 · 07-13-2019, 10:58 AM

Was driving 29 model a coupe and the car stopped and wouldn’t go forward but I could go In reverse and was able to make way home in reverse. What should I check or any suggestions on what to look for or how to fix

Joe K · 07-13-2019, 01:49 PM

Remove the top of the transmission and make sure the shifter is engaging both forks.

You probably have one fork pushed forward or back - out of reach of the other fork when its at "neutral" position.

The forks (and the matching mirror slots) have to match side by each for passage of the shifter lever from one fork right to the other fork left.

It's not broke - just probably worn a bit. The shifter rails (holds forks) each have a "ball detent" in the case-top which holds them each in position between shifts. The balls or the detents they seek may be worn. New rails, balls, springs are available to repair these for relatively small money.

Joe K

Patrick L. · 07-13-2019, 02:53 PM

What happened when it quit ? How did it act or what noise did it make ? Anything leading up to it ?

Just like Joe said, the transmitter top needs to come off and have a look around.

J Franklin · 07-13-2019, 04:19 PM

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Well I know at least 2 gears aren't damaged from it. Will it go forward in any gear?

07-13-2019, 10:58 AM	#1
mll1446 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palatine il Posts: 320	Trans trouble question ? Was driving 29 model a coupe and the car stopped and wouldn’t go forward but I could go In reverse and was able to make way home in reverse. What should I check or any suggestions on what to look for or how to fix

07-13-2019, 01:49 PM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Trans trouble question ? Remove the top of the transmission and make sure the shifter is engaging both forks. You probably have one fork pushed forward or back - out of reach of the other fork when its at "neutral" position. The forks (and the matching mirror slots) have to match side by each for passage of the shifter lever from one fork right to the other fork left. It's not broke - just probably worn a bit. The shifter rails (holds forks) each have a "ball detent" in the case-top which holds them each in position between shifts. The balls or the detents they seek may be worn. New rails, balls, springs are available to repair these for relatively small money. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

07-13-2019, 02:53 PM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Trans trouble question ? What happened when it quit ? How did it act or what noise did it make ? Anything leading up to it ? Just like Joe said, the transmitter top needs to come off and have a look around.

07-13-2019, 04:19 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,958	Re: Trans trouble question ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well I know at least 2 gears aren't damaged from it. Will it go forward in any gear?

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