SOS from Ben in Australia, message reads....

[sae70]

.......SOS! Would u be able to post something on the forum for me please? We're on our way on the trip n Michaels 80 Wont go into reverse. Can get every other gear easily but no reverse. Box was recently rebuilt n it isn't noisy or vibrating n nothing has gone bang. Hoping if night be something simple. I've txt tony s asking the same. Thanks

 

[Rich Sims]

If it's auto it could be the reverse control valve sticking. Check the wiring and plugs

 

[grantw]

This is in Ben's build thread too ... just to try and avoid duplication of efforts!

http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/showthread.php/42837-LJ70-Build-Thread!?p=383526#post383526

 

[Rich Sims]

I guess the oil level has been checked

 

[Paddler Ed]

I've left a post in response to Tony's, I've asked some mates on another forum...

 

[sae70]

I've texted Ben your thoughts so far

Duplication shouldn't be a bad thing so long as Ben get an answer

I'm just off up to Birmingham to pick up my front axle so shall not be in a position to let him know whats said very soon. No worries though as he's in a convoy of a number of vehicles on way to camp site with an eta of midnight. If hes still +10Hrs that means he's 4Hrs away from being able to do anything with any info. If I've not got confused about our clocks going forward or is it back

 

[sae70]

Turns out the truck that they are in is a Manual

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

Does the stick go into position for reverse but no drive, or does it refuse to go into reverse position? Either is probably gearbox out to fix but knowing one or the other narrows down the possibilities.

 

[adrianr]

Could it be that nylon bush around base of gear lever disintegrating and jamming something - i recall reading about it somewhere?

 

[adrianr]

not sure fellas but this might be worth checking...


http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-43261.html