Transmission Trouble

[MOC]

Need advice from the experts. The last couple of times I've started my '75 40 after sitting for a week, I've had trouble shifting into reverse. It feels like the clutch hasn't disengaged reverse gear which feels like it's turning. A couple of times, I've also had trouble shifting into 1st or 2nd - can't get into a forward gear at all. After trying a couple of times (without forcing), I suddenly have no trouble shifting into reverse or any forward gear. Clutch fluid level is fine. Transfer case is in the right position. Shifting is fine once I get going.
Any ideas?

 

[brian]

Either the master or slave cylinder is starting to become ill mannered.

 

[MOC]

Either the master or slave cylinder is starting to become ill mannered.

Good advice. I'll check for leaks and probably need to replace one or both cylinders. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[pjohnson]

Try pumping the clutch to see if it makes any difference.

 

[Pitter Patter]

I shift into 1st before shifting into reverse in the two 40’s that I’ve owned. Made engaging reverse easier in both.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Either the master or slave cylinder is starting to become ill mannered.

And agreed here, I found a very worn clutch to be the issue in my case.

 

[Green Bean]

I know that it sounds pretty basic, but have you checked the level of gear oil in your transmission?

 

[Paul_A]

Clutch rod needs adjustment? Something in the clutch assy dragging? Cold gear oil too thick? I once had a 3 speed that had to go into 1st before reverse just to line the gates up.

 

[MOC]

Try pumping the clutch to see if it makes any difference.

Even if pumping the clutch helps which I'll try, I shouldn't have to do that and the issue is indicative of a problem. I'm looking at the master and slave cylinders. Thanks for the advice.

 

[70fj40]

I think he was suggesting pumping clutch wouldn’t be a solution but rather give an idea what the problem was.