Sounds like DeanB and I are on the same page.

Really sounds like either a hydraulic issue or something with the
clutch or clutch operating parts inside clutch housing.

If you knew what the brake fluid level was before this happened, check
and see if it's dropped. A small leak internally on the clutch master
or slave (see previous post on checking rubber boot) may not draw down
the fluid level that much but an a larger external leak obviously
would.

Neil.

On 2/20/14, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@me.com> wrote:

> 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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