No reverse on manual transmission
stealth*mode
02-12-2005, 12:03 AM
I have a 1989 f150 with a 4 speed manual tranny.The problem is that when I try to put it in reverse it will not stay there.I have to hold the gear shift back for me to have reverse.please help ....the gear shift is in the floor.
J-Ri
02-14-2005, 04:48 PM
Sounds like a detent ball has come loose.
stealth*mode
02-14-2005, 07:58 PM
Sounds like a detent ball has come loose.
Sorry Im a novice.What is a detent ball and where is it located?:smile:
Sorry Im a novice.What is a detent ball and where is it located?:smile:
mustangmike351c
02-14-2005, 08:34 PM
Sorry Im a novice.What is a detent ball and where is it located?:smile:
its a ball that has a spring under it and when you shift into gear the ball is pushed into a detent to help hold the shift fork
its a ball that has a spring under it and when you shift into gear the ball is pushed into a detent to help hold the shift fork
stealth*mode
02-14-2005, 08:49 PM
its a ball that has a spring under it and when you shift into gear the ball is pushed into a detent to help hold the shift forkThanks for the info:grinyes:
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