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Q & A: Reverse Lockout Jammed

Monday December 22nd, 2008
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I am driving a 1969 MGB with 59,000 miles. The car is 90% original.
My problem is, it won't shift into reverse. If I bang it hard enough,
to the left, I can break thru and get it to drop into reverse. We've
flushed the tranny twice, looked to be the original oil...There was
some improvement a few weeks later...Possible wishful thinking on my
part....I'm not sure...My mechanic seems to think replacing the
tranny is in order. The car drives and shifts like new. Its perfect...
(when going forward)...after watching your gearbox video, and seeing
how well made the gearbox is, we are hoping there could be another
solution. I am in PA and unable to bring it into your shop. Would you
be able to offer your opinion ?
I do believe your problem is solved more easily than a complete
gearbox replacement. It seems to me that it's just the reverse lockout
assembly that's jammed. Of course, it takes a slap to get the gear lever to
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