SOS IN THE N.W., Transaxle woes Options

[rascobo]

I just gave up my duplex w/garage due to both ill health and economy and with plans to move out of state in search of work. I've almost completed a two year restoration of my car and was just awaiting the arrival of a starter part to have it on the road again but had to move the car to another location. Attempting to compression start it in reverse it started, along with the godawful sound of grinding chunks of metal. Shutting it down I checked the C-V joints for play but they're solid, also it doesn't grab or make noise pushing it in neutral.
It's my only car at present and I'm looking for someone in the Portland- SW Wash./NW ORE. area with a good sideshift they'll sell/trade, or the knowledge to help me repair mine (damn, I knew I'd regret missing the Evil Doctors clinic this spring).

Due to the move my internet connection may be intermittent, so here's my phone:503-887-3634

Thanks,
Rascobo aka Scott Bolan

[JRust]

Wouldn't compression starting it in reverse start your motor going reverse? I could be nuckin futs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Some other genious chime in. I do have a spare side shift I could loan you if that is the problem. Are you able to shift it with out the motor running? Can you go through the gears?

[SirAndy]

Wouldn't compression starting it in reverse start your motor going reverse?

No.

Just like your motor doesn't start spinning backwards every time you drive in reverse.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy

[Cap'n Krusty]

Wouldn't compression starting it in reverse start your motor going reverse?

No.

Just like your motor doesn't start spinning backwards every time you drive in reverse.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy

............... Unless you drive a Messerschmidt KR ..............

The Cap'n