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I have a 98 svt with manual tranny and just suddenly have a problem shifting into reverse. Ive had a B & M short shifter for years now with no problems. When I move the stick to the reverse position it doesnt seem as smooth as it used to, I kind of have to jam it in to get it to go. I eventually get in to engage but only after a few tries. If it doesnt engage and I let off the clutch Ill hear grinding and I have to try it again. Clutch is fine just getting into reverse is the problem.
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How's the bushings look in the cable ends on the shift tower?
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the same for me same problem and the bushings are right  what could be the problem???
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I had the same problem, until I pulled the cowl up around my shifter and found that the two screws that ford put on the top of my shift tower had gotten loose. I tightened them up and it came loose again within two weeks, so I got 4 brand new ones from a hardware store (with a phillips head instead of hex) and its been fine ever since.
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if all is tightened right and the shift cables are ok what else coul be the problem ? a syncro?
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Originally posted by RRT_SVT:
a syncro?
Yes, it sounds like your reverse syncro is bad. Try putting it into fifth gear and then wiggle it down into reverse. I'm not sure why, but it can keep it from grinding.
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yes i have done that i put in 5th and then to reverse and the reverse engage, then disengage i need to hold the stick and the reverse work buth today no reverse  i have to move my car in the walmart park was embarrasing  i have a new set of forks right now if is a syncro i think i will hold for a nee set of syncros (that happens when buy a used trainy)
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Originally posted by RRT_SVT:
if all is tightened right and the shift cables are ok what else coul be the problem ? a syncro?
Make sure you check the connections inside the car below the shifter and the busings on the transmission shifters first.
He is talking about the screws on the shift hardware inside the car below the shifter being loose.
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Originally posted by warmonger:
Originally posted by RRT_SVT:
if all is tightened right and the shift cables are ok what else coul be the problem ? a syncro?
Make sure you check the connections inside the car below the shifter and the busings on the transmission shifters first.
He is talking about the screws on the shift hardware inside the car below the shifter being loose.
yes i found the problem ................. the trainy today i was went in the highway and my 5th gear don't want to engage after finally i made the gear engage the car run fine when i brake for a exit i downshiftto 4th and ok, y exit and at a stop y engage 1st , ok, then i go to second gear and nothing third nothing is like the in neutral i stop and check the stick the triny all move ok i think is the triny i will wait for the diagnostic in the week and i will tell the problem , i have made the fluid change a week ago i changed and filled with mobil 1 syntetic fluid and friction modifier
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Kermit was on the money with his suggestion. The rubber bushing at the shift tower are worn out. Now my quesion is where do I get this bushing? I called a svt cerified dealer and they said they dont sell that.
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