Series 3 Reverse gear jumping out
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The reverse selector spring is stronger then the other two selector springs maybe some one put the wrong spring in.
On earlier ser 3 boxes there is a reverse stop screw screwed into the rear of the transfer case if you have this make sure it is set up correctly.
Also the selector fork where it bolts onto the selector shaft has some amount of movement it should be in the mid position and the bolt well tightened from memory.
Also check the pivot bolt that holds the gearstick in the correct place in the alloy housing for the ball on the gearstick.
On earlier ser 3 boxes there is a reverse stop screw screwed into the rear of the transfer case if you have this make sure it is set up correctly.
Also the selector fork where it bolts onto the selector shaft has some amount of movement it should be in the mid position and the bolt well tightened from memory.
Also check the pivot bolt that holds the gearstick in the correct place in the alloy housing for the ball on the gearstick.
jamesmartin
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it could also be a worn reverse idler
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Does you mate know LR gearboxes inside out, upside down and backwards like James Martin does?
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Yo mate did a good job, huh?
jamesmartin
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that wouldnt do it unless it was set wrong , forks need setting
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surely if you set the new fork and it works you still won't know if it was the setting or wear of the old one?
if the gear was fine before the rebuild wouldn't that mean it was more likely the problem was the setting?
if the gear was fine before the rebuild wouldn't that mean it was more likely the problem was the setting?
The replacement reverse selector fork that I fitted to my box needed some tickling with a grinder as it fouled on the 1st/2nd selector fork when sliding the fork backwards and would only throw the gear into partial engagement. I presume you would have noticed this if this was an issue with yours.
