Reverse Getting real hard to hit

[Cincinnati Guy]

I know we talked about this a while ago with my problem getting my ZF into reverse. When I try to go into reverse most of the time it don't go all the way and starts grinding when I let go of the clutch. Sometimes I can slip it back into first or something and usually it would go into reverse easily. That's starting to not be the case because its getting real hard to and Id like to fix it before it gets any worse or reverse completely goes out...Where should I start???

 

[Optikalillushun]

how is it going into first? maybe the firewall is flexing?

 

[Cincinnati Guy]

All gears are working fine except for reverse. How would the firewall flex affect it going into reverse? Reverse is the only gear giving me fits, it feels like it just isnt hitting the right spot, sometimes you can feel it go all the way into gear. Also when I push the clutch and go to reverse it dont start grinding until I release the clutch...

 

[Optikalillushun]

ok, mine was hard to get into reverse at first then it was first then second before i fixed the firewall flex issue. just starting with the easy stuff.

 

[Mat J]

if you put it back in N let off the clutch and then try it again till it goes in so you wont grind. I think something is wrong with the reverse slider for this to happen.

 

[Brimmstone]

I agree on slider being a problem. Either it or the fork could be worn and not allowing the gear to engage all the way.