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Old 04-01-2003, 09:34 AM
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Default Reverse is HARD to push into gear???

I have a '98QMT with a "push-down" feature to engage into reverse gear. I noticed this problem b4 I had a short shift installed.. it seems like it's really hard to push into reverse.. after I move the bar to the right and push the **** down.. any ideas??
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Push into First gear first, then reverse.
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What happens when you push down and THEN move the shifter from neutral to the reverse gate?
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Default it feels a little STIFFER when I push down FIRST..

.. it seems like it's easier to move the bar to the right.. THEN push down the know.. then engage.. (manual says to do it this way)
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Default Thanks.. that actually helps.. but why?

I wonder why it's a bit easier after you push into 1st gear first, maybe it's just naturally a little stiffer when going to reverse

(short shift kit just amplifies it a little)
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Default My 99.5 has the push down reverse and I find it easiest (to hell w/ the manual :) ) to push down AS

I am moving the shifter to the right and then sweep back all in 1 motion.
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any foward gear before reverse will help.
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