Posted by Old Guy (216.152.14.104) on May 21, 2001 at 17:34:53:
In Reply to: Manual trans question posted by Jeff Ellis on May 21, 2001 at 11:43:37:
: Our 74 Comet, equipped with 3-speed manual, is sometimes rather difficult to shift from Reverse to 1st. There is no difficulty shifting between any other gears. And sometimes it goes from R to 1st just as slick as you please. The shifter (column-mmounted) also sometimes rattles slightly as I'm driving.
: Has anyone else experienced any of these problems? Any suggested remedies?
: Thanks,
: Jeff Ellis
Had the same problem with a Falcon one time, it was a worn shift tube in the steering column. Replaced it and worked great. But follow what Dennis says first. Good Luck