4spd - grinding into reverse

[Skerps]

Hey guys - I'm a new member with a tranny/clutch problem.

The other day on a camping trip I discovered that I couldn't shift into reverse without substatial grinding. The trip home I could use all forward gears normally, although the clutch disengaged only when the pedal was quite close to the floor.

Pedal height, pedal freeplay are in spec. Adjusted the slave cylinder rod to spec. Even tried double clutching and shifting into 2nd before trying reverse. Engine leaks oil quite a lot but the flywheel/plates are dry, and also noticed that there isn't much adjusting room left on the slave cylinder adjusting arm.

Not sure if this is related, but also noticed on the same trip that my transfer was hard to shift from 4hi to 2hi. Actually grinded a little as well.

Any ideas?

Oh: '78 FJ40 2F 4Spd

 

[Ponce]

Check the fluid levels in both the tranny and transfer. I can tell you that my 4 spd grinds somtimes to going into reverse. I did it before and after a rebuild.

 

[SizzleChest]

where are you in bc?

 

[sanjuancruiser]

sounds like the clutch is going out.

 

[Skerps]

I hope it's something as simple as fluid levels. The clutch resevoir is full but I'll have to check the tranny and transfer. I'm outta town for a few days so it'll have to wait until then.

SizzleChest - Currently I'm in Prince George but my work is basing me in Calgary starting November.

 

[bad_religion_au]

maybe replace slave cylinder... fixed my prob (1st wouldn engage)