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Finally got to drive the truck parked it and found that it was locked in reverse position. Could not seem to get it out of gear. I pulled the top cover and inspected the fork yokes and shifted everything back and forth. Installed cover/shifter what I thought was in neutral, Upon testing I have 1st/2nd gear it appears, but reverse shows to be a forward gear also! Help!

What am I missing? Is there a step by step process for setting the gears correctly and mounting the top cover plate/shifter?

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It would help if you identified your transmission.


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Originally Posted by OldSub
It would help if you identified your transmission.
Yes if it's a 68 up it's a different ball game.


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Sorry Guys, I will look it up, and let you know

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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/53153.htm
4-speed on right of page
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GM13 591568 (Top Cover left edge)
J2 2 (Top Cover Bottom right corner)

Any process sheet/info help to get the shifter set back in right way to shift the right way..
Would be much appreciated!!!


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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/53153.htm
4-speed on right of page
Castings #
GM13 591568 (Top Cover left edge)
J2 2 (Top Cover Bottom right corner)

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#680506 - 09/25/10 03:01 PM Re: 4-Speed Locked In Reverse--Help [Re: MichaelR]
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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/53153.htm
4-speed on right of page
Castings #
GM13 591568 (Top Cover left edge)
J2 2 (Top Cover Bottom right corner)

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#680506 - 09/25/10 03:01 PM Re: 4-Speed Locked In Reverse--Help [Re: MichaelR]
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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/53153.htm
4-speed on right of page
Castings #
GM13 591568 (Top Cover left edge)
J2 2 (Top Cover Bottom right corner)

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Pull out the gearshift lever. If you are not familiar with it press down on the coller with pliers & turn it about 15-20 degrees counterclockwise. All the openings in the rails should be lined up. If not take big screw driver & line them up. It should be in neatral. Jack up a rear wheel & it should turn. Put the lever back in & try it. If it doesn't work right pull the top off & make sure the forks & reverse lug are going into the grooves. If it still doesn't work put the cover in a vise or clamp it down upside down. Work the rails. They should have a good snap to them. Only one rail at a time can be out of neatral position. If thats ok you have something wrong in the trans.


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Thanks Wrench! I will try this weekend

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Wrench

Finally got the gear alignment in neutral and the forks line up. Also found the reverse lever was loose and missing a bell or wavy washer

Everything works Now!

I wil try post post pictures someday for the guys like me not heavy on transmissions.


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