Philip L Anderson Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I have a Ford Type 9 gearbox with a Quaife close ratio gear set, and hydraulic clutch. I have had it in the Caterham for the past 11 years without any problems. The gearbox shifted fine in all gears yesterday, but today I can’t shift into reverse. Shifting between and running in all forward gears is still normal without any issues. The hydraulic clutch reservoir is full. I put in about 3 ounces of gearbox fluid before it ran out the side opening.Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 12, 2018 Member Share Posted December 12, 2018 Private Message sent.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 does it go into reverse after you have selected 1st ?.Also check the saddle bush - google type 9 saddle bush for location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 If the lever won't push down it could be corrosion where the lever goes through the ball pivot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip L Anderson Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thanks for the help. Took the gear selector off and everything was gunked up with old dried out lubricant. Probably extra stiff due to the cold weather. Cleaned off everything I could get to. Selector works better than ever in all gears including reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Good result. Nice when it is something simple like a spot of lubrication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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