Mustang Transmition issues.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Sun Jul 13, 14 7:35 pm

I know this is a Mopar forum but I think there is a few Ford guys here too?

I have a '65 Fastback with a later 302 Engine and I am unsure of the Transmission at this time.

My issue is that all of a sudden I lost reverse completely. :O I parked up no bother but when I came to reverse outta the spot there was nothing. The Mustang came with a B&M Quicksilver Shifter when I bought it and it worked great up till I lost reverse. On the 10 mile drive home Im sure the transmission sounded and felt different but I was so worried Id not make it that it may have been my imagination. The oil level is good and the fluid smells as it should.

Anyone jave any suggestions? Im looking to sell it as Im moving back to Scotland in a couple of months and this is the last thing I need.

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:00 pm

not sure about your problem but the transmission will probably be a C4

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:07 pm

Cheers!

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:08 pm

Does it go into D1

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:16 pm

I had to travel off-shore Dave so I cant look till Wednesday.

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:31 pm

Hi Andy if it goes into drive but not D1 or reverse its the rear band usually but it could be the shifter playing up

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Sun Jul 13, 14 8:43 pm

Cheers Dave, first thing Ill look at when I get home.

If thats the case is this a complex or fairly simple fix for a Mechanic who knows his way around American cars to an extent?

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Jul 16, 14 4:32 pm

OK, just got home and I can confirm that the Muzzie drops into D1 and D2 as well. Reverse is still not there.

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Wed Jul 16, 14 4:36 pm

I would mess about with the shifter

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Jul 16, 14 5:13 pm

OK, cheers.

This could be disastrous.

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Wed Jul 16, 14 5:55 pm

Just put the rear end on axle stands chock the front wheels hand brake on disconnect the shifter start the motor and let it tickover and try and lay under and click the shifter by hand if you have a pit or ramp much better

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Wed Jul 16, 14 11:14 pm

Trigger_Andy wrote:OK, cheers.

This could be disastrous.

At least your eyebrows should be safe this time ! Try not to run yourself over.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Thu Jul 17, 14 4:10 pm

yeah and the exhaust.....it gets hot....eventually.. so if it was a squeeze to get under beware poistion yourself where passage under either pipe is not necessary

Dave

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Fri Jul 18, 14 5:00 am

Gareth wrote:
Trigger_Andy wrote:OK, cheers.

This could be disastrous.
At least your eyebrows should be safe this time ! Try not to run yourself over.

My eyebrows have never been the same since.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Fri Jul 18, 14 5:01 am

As it turns out there is a Ford Transmission specialist not 2 km from my house and the Muzzie is booked in there this morning. Result!