1965 Mustang. having problems with reverse

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PJ Smalls

Discussion Starter · Apr 14, 2008

Have a 65 and am having some problems backing up even when i'm on fairly level ground. If my tires roll even slightly forward, when I let the clutch out there's a loud bang and it won't go anywhere. Going forward on an uphill slope is no problem, I just can't back up if I'm headed downhill. Please help, thanks.

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Veronica

· #2 · Apr 14, 2008

Hello.

I would check and see if the reverse shift rod on the transmission is going all the way over. It sounds like you are describing a car that is jumping out of gear. If that isn't the problem, then you will have to pull the transmission and go inside it. Good luck.

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PJ Smalls

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 15, 2008

Thanks Veronica, I believe it's probably the synchros that are bad on it. I'm just planning on driving it until next winter then dropping the tranny out and see what's going on.

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