Reverse not locked out?

[PeterC]

64 Mini. I have recently started having troubles NOT shifting into reverse. The shift lever end of things is tight. What is a good way to proceed? It wasn't a problem until recently. It wants to go into reverse whether upshifting, or down shifting 3-4. Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks
Peter

 

[Dave Russell]

Hi Peter,
I know nothing about Mini transmissions & so can't help.

I expected "someone knowledgeable" to reply by now. Maybe soon?

You might get some help here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/
D

 

[dklawson]

On a '64 you will be able to remove the reverse detent plunger and check it and its spring without pulling the engine/transmission. Look below your oil filter and you'll see a hex bolt on the gearbox casing. Loosen and remove it. Under the bolt wil be a spring and plunger. Check the condition of each. If the spring is broken or the detent looks chewed up, order a new set of those parts.

Beyond that you get into transmission specifics. Is this a magic-wand or remote-shift box? You said it's all tight at the gearlever end. The fact that this is becoming a problem between 3-4 may indicate a problem with the linkages on the backside of the gearbox. These (and the condition inside the box) are hard if not impossible to check with the engine in place.

 

[PeterC]

Thanks! I'll give both suggestions a try.

Peter