you clearly have a clutch problem.

On Sat, 6 Sep 1997, Jeff Reeves wrote:

> Hello-
>
> I installed a rebuilt 4-speed trans in my 83.5 Westy and it grinds into
> reverse. It's not the worst grind I've ever heard, but it's disturbing.
>
> If I start the bus with the clutch disengaged and put it into reverse there
> is NO grind.
> But if I let it idle with the clutch engaged then push down the clutch and
> shift to reverse there is the grind. Also If I move in forward gear then stop
> (completely that is) and shift to reverse it grinds. The forward gears all
> work fine upshifting and downshifting.
>
> Is this reverse grind normal? Or has anyone else suffered this problem and
> has an idea what to blame it on?
>
> I have a newly rebuilt engine so I didn't replace the pilot bearing when I
> did the trans replacement. I assumed it was Ok. And I was also pretty broke
> so I didn't replace the clutch or pressure plate. But like I said the forward
> gears work fine.
>
> Finally, I didn't adjust the clutch. But if it were a clutch adjustment
> problem, wouldn't it grind into forward gears as well?
>
> Any ideas?
> TIA
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
>