Hi,
First post here, but I'm sure it won't be my last. I'm currently recommissioning an Austin 1100, 1971 with remote gear change. I recently had the engine out for a refresh as well as changing the diff seals etc.
Having finally got the clutch working as it should I tried a test drive. All reasonably smooth, ignoring the desperate need for an engine tune, but when I tried selecting reverse I pulled the gear lever across and it felt as though it went way past the 'slot' for reverse. When I moved it back towards the left it slotted fine. Is there an adjustment I've not seen when reassembling to engine/gearbox/diff? Any suggestions as to what the issue may be? It did take a reasonable pull to get it to that point but I would have thought it shouldn't have the freedom to go that far.
When I had the engine out I re-shimmed the diff and replaced the worn parts but left the gearbox well alone. It was working fine when I removed it - albeit I only drove it for a few miles.
I'm reasonably confident with the A-series engine having had an MG Midget for 30+ years but the front wheel drive set up is still very new to me so I am on a steep learning curve.
Many Thanks,
Dave
