[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Pantera reverse issues

[boyd casey]

Bob,
I told you how to set up the slave cylinder for the free play have you done
it? If you haven't you are driving yourself nuts when the solution is (Or
could) be right at hand. If that dosen't do the trick and you want to try
bleeding it some more I can bring over my power bleeder and or vacum pump.
I would also be happy to come over and adjust the free play for you if you
like. I am free on Sunday. Let me know if you would like my help.
Boyd

On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:29 AM, Rob Dumoulin <rob at dumoulins.net> wrote:

> Before you go and bleed the clutch, I've got an easy test for you to see if
> you may have additional linkage adjustment needed.  Remove the ash tray to
> reveal the linkage universal. Take a long screwdriver and place it in the
> linkage to act as additional leverage as you place it in Reverse. Shift it
> into R as you rotate the shaft counterclockwise. If it does not grind, you
> have a slight adjustment to do on the linkage.
>
> On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 11:40 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > In a message dated 12/9/10 12 13 31, LEVITT1946 at aol.com writes:
> >
> >
> > >
> > > CAR GRINDS WHEN TRYING TO GO INTO REVERSE.
> > > WHEN CAR IS COLD I CAN SHIFT INTO REVERSE AT MOST TIMES.
> > > WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED UP.....NO REVERSE
> > > I SLOWLY TRY TO GO INTO REVERSE AND FEEL SOMETHING TURNING AND SHE
> > > GRINDS,
> > > I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART WITH THE CAR ALREADY IN
>  REVERSE.
> > >
> > > I am open for any and all help.  Does this sound like something is
> > broken
> > > inside of the ZF?
> > >
> >
> > Not at all.   You are simply experiencing insufficient clutch
> > disengagement.   This could be caused by two things--misadjustment, or
> air
> > in the system.
> >
> > Simply bleed the system, and adjust it per the manual and you should be
> > fine.
> >
> > FWIW some say it's a good idea to shift into a forward gear (I was taught
> > to use 2nd gear), prior to shifting into reverse.   Whether it's
> > superstition
> > or not I can't tell you.
> >
> > Mike
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