Not going into reverse.

[Kyle03]

My throwout bearing went out in my cobra so I went ahead and ordered a McLeod clutch kit and flywheel and a new pilot bearing. I was messing with the shifter today and realized I can’t put it into reverse at all with it running or while it’s off. Should I be worried that’s something wrong with my transmission?

 

[P49Y-CY]

probably not, but here's a good test...

with the key on/engine off, does it go into reverse easily?

 

[Kyle03]

probably not, but here's a good test...

with the key on/engine off, does it go into reverse easily?

probably not, but here's a good test...

with the key on/engine off, does it go into reverse easily?

I haven't tried that. But I will tomorrow.

 

[P49Y-CY]

depress the cutch pedal when you do it.

if it does go into reverse easily, the issue is probably due to incorrect cable tension adjustment. do you have an aftermarket firewall adjuster and quadrant?

best of luck with it.

 

[Kyle03]

depress the cutch pedal when you do it.

if it does go into reverse easily, the issue is probably due to incorrect cable tension adjustment. do you have an aftermarket firewall adjuster and quadrant?

best of luck with it.

No sir everything is stock

 

[hotcobra03]

Check the fuse?

 

[CobraSam]

As stated, check the fuse for the circuit that your reverse lockout solenoid is on.
Sounds like a reverse lockout issue. Can you muscle it up into reverse? If so, it’s definitely the solenoid. The solenoid is unlocked anytime under 5mph, allowing u to shift into R. If there’s an issue with the solenoid, it won’t unlock and you’ll have to force the solenoid plunger/spring in so it will go into R.
It might require a little more effort than u think it should, fyi

 

[Kyle03]

As stated, check the fuse for the circuit that your reverse lockout solenoid is on.
Sounds like a reverse lockout issue. Can you muscle it up into reverse? If so, it’s definitely the solenoid. The solenoid is unlocked anytime under 5mph, allowing u to shift into R. If there’s an issue with the solenoid, it won’t unlock and you’ll have to force the solenoid plunger/spring in so it will go into R.
It might require a little more effort than u think it should, fyi

Will the solenoid affect it if the car isn’t running?

 

[hotcobra03]

Will the solenoid affect it if the car isn’t running?

I can't recall,,
When my clutch cable was sticking I was having issues

I had to turn engine off and have key on.to shift it ,

 

[causajt]

The reverse solenoid defaults to locked. If you left it unplugged it will make it very difficult to shift into reverse.


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[CobraSam]

Will the solenoid affect it if the car isn’t running?

I believe the solenoid needs power to unlock and allow you to shift into R. I’ll go out in the garage and verify for you.

 

[CobraSam]

Key off/engine on-solenoid remains locked and it will be difficult to get into R.
Key on/engine off or on-soneloind will unlock (under 5mph) and you will be able to shift into R.
Hope this helps.