 1975 914 1.8L-Going Forward In Reverse, Forward in Reverse |
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| ballsyfacts914 |
 Aug 28 2019, 08:25 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first spin was great, all my dreams came true. Then I couldn't get it into 1st gear. After some research, thought I found a solution but then I couldn't get it out of the garage as reverse made it go forward, could get it into 1st though so got that going for me. I am a novice and I expected some issues but dang! Any suggestions?
Thanks to all in advance! |
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| Mblizzard |
Aug 29 2019, 01:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
What year is your car?
Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse? |
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| ballsyfacts914 |
Aug 29 2019, 01:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM)  What year is your car? Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse? 1975 rebuilt 1.8L. When car is off I can put into reverse and cycle through all the gears. If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward. |
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| Spoke |
Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,202 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 29 2019, 03:47 PM) ... If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward. Can you tell which forward gear you are in? 2nd is close to reverse and if something on your shifter is loose, this may explain some of the issue. If you say you're not mechanically inclined, your 914 may be a bit of a hassle for you. These cars needed work when they were new and 40 years later they all need some work. I suggest to poll the guys here near you and offer some beer and pizza to come over and have a look at it. You said you took a little drive at first. Did the transmission shift well then? When you're in any gear, how much play is in the shifter front to back, side to side? (with the clutch out). BTW, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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ballsyfacts914 1975 914 1.8L-Going Forward In Reverse Aug 28 2019, 08:25 PM
SirAndy :wttc:
Not trying to be condescending but are yo... Aug 28 2019, 08:35 PM rhodyguy You have to push against a spring loaded plate for... Aug 28 2019, 08:54 PM
ballsyfacts914 I appreciate all the responses, I can shift throug... Aug 29 2019, 12:52 PM wes This is a jok right? Aug 28 2019, 10:04 PM ballsyfacts914 Nope, wish it wasn't. Aug 29 2019, 12:48 PM Mblizzard
If the shift components are worn it can be a Ze... Aug 29 2019, 06:53 AM jcd914 :wttc:
Check the shift linkage bushing, they can... Aug 29 2019, 08:39 AM ballsyfacts914 Oh yeah, I will say I was initially confused but I... Aug 29 2019, 12:47 PM Mblizzard
What year is your car?
Can you get into reverse... Aug 29 2019, 01:59 PM ballsyfacts914
[quote name='ballsyfacts914' post='2742553' date=... Aug 29 2019, 02:58 PM ballsyfacts914
... If I leave in reverse and start the car it g... Aug 29 2019, 03:06 PM rhodyguy You need to inspect the whole linkage. Sorta ok on... Aug 29 2019, 03:28 PM fiacra
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first sp... Aug 29 2019, 03:35 PM ballsyfacts914
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first s... Aug 29 2019, 05:13 PM Krieger Check the amount of play in the clutch pedal. If ... Aug 29 2019, 05:34 PM SirAndy Check the cone setscrew at the shift coupler right... Aug 29 2019, 08:04 PM ballsyfacts914
Check the cone setscrew at the shift coupler righ... Aug 29 2019, 08:37 PM Superhawk996 Adjustment of all shift linkage and having all the... Aug 30 2019, 07:03 AM ballsyfacts914 OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall and ... Sep 1 2019, 12:46 PM DickSteinkamp
OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall and... Sep 1 2019, 01:10 PM ballsyfacts914
OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall an... Sep 1 2019, 01:47 PM Superhawk996 Also under that big plastic cover there is another... Sep 1 2019, 01:13 PM PanelBilly I’ve had good luck adjusting the connection wher... Sep 1 2019, 01:22 PM ballsyfacts914
I’ve had good luck adjusting the connection whe... Sep 1 2019, 01:46 PM rhodyguy To be clear. When running and you push the lever H... Sep 2 2019, 10:59 AM ballsyfacts914
To be clear. When running and you push the lever ... Sep 2 2019, 11:09 AM rhodyguy What have you taken off and put back on? Other tha... Sep 2 2019, 11:20 AM ballsyfacts914
What have you taken off and put back on? Other th... Sep 2 2019, 11:55 AM ballsyfacts914 Also, for the front linkage, the one I can access ... Sep 2 2019, 01:54 PM rhodyguy "assume" or you've tried? I wouldn... Sep 2 2019, 03:26 PM ballsyfacts914
"assume" or you've tried? I wouldn... Sep 2 2019, 04:15 PM rhodyguy No. Sep 2 2019, 05:51 PM ballsyfacts914
No.
Fair enough, thanks Sep 2 2019, 08:44 PM ballsyfacts914 I wanted to thank everyone for providing tips and ... Sep 8 2019, 12:22 PM fiacra
I wanted to thank everyone for providing tips and... Sep 8 2019, 01:44 PM |
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