reverse feels like a fender bender (1 Viewer)

[toddw83]

i have an 89 FJ62 with an A440 auto tranny, 199k miles. when i shift into reverse there is a bout a 1-1.5 second delay and then CLUNK! it feels like i just got rear ended. it is a little less severe going from 1st to 2nd gear, but still a clunk. i did a search, but did not find a remedy. anybody experienced the same thing?

thanks guys,
Todd

 

[BlueCruiser84]

Try searching for "McNamara gear". Don't know anything about it as I have a standard tranny, but have seen enough threads on the topic.

 

[cruiseninak]

Search for rodney flush also. Should be some good reading.

 

[Dieseler]

This is common with the 62 when mileage piles up on them if I recall it is the T/C gear or shaft that starts to wear causing the clunk.