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MG MGB Technical - reversing problems

i have just purchased my first classic car a 1971 mg roadster, i am seeming to have problems getting into reverse when the car is warm i can engage the gear ok but there is no transmission, all other gears are ok this happens 70% of the time cuold someone please advise, it has had a newclutch and pressure plate fitted 500 miles ago
nick cooper

Nick - If you have an overdrive transmission, it is probably stuck in overdrive. Cheers - Dave
David DuBois

Nick,

Either the OD clutch is worn or the sunwheel circlip is broken or displaced.

Engine & gearbox out time!
Chris at Octarine Services

This thread was discussed between 04/06/2007 and 05/06/2007

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