Yes - gears grind into reverse. Couldn't get it into 1/2 without stopping engine. Easily goes into reverse, first and second with engine OFF.  Then started her up
and away we go. 

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> On Feb 20, 2014, at 17:04, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
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>    Do the Gears Grind when you attempt to shift or is it just Difficult to Find The Position?
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>                            ORR ~ DeanB
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>> On 20 Feb , 2014, at 1:39 PM, ANTONY MARSH wrote:
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>> Dear List,
>> 
>> Does this mean the transmission needs to be rebuilt or is there some devious trick to making it work again?
>> 
>> As I was about to reverse out of the drive I had difficulty getting the van into reverse.  Like I hadn’t depressed my clutch enough.  Eventually managed to get moving and all was well.  Now the old van will NOT allow me to find reverse, first or second gears.
>> 
>> Suggestions please - be kind.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Peter Marsh
>> Naples FL
>> 1991 Tin top.
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