Hi Norm,
Is it dragging like one gear is still engaged or partially engaged ,
because It sounds like since you engaged reverse the reverse gear may not be fully disengaging ,
first off I would check the detent springs and balls
You can pull the detent plugs out to check the springs haven't lost tension or the ball isn't jammed ,worn etc.
As we know the following potential Issues from Faulty Detent Springs and Balls
Insufficient Spring Tension:
If the detent springs are weak or damaged, they may not apply enough force to keep the detent balls securely in their respective notches. This can cause the balls to lose their grip, leading to difficulty in fully engaging or disengaging gears.
Sticking or Jamming:
Dirt, debris, or corrosion can cause the detent balls to stick in their positions. If a ball is stuck, it may not fully seat into the notch when you attempt to shift, leaving the gearbox in a partially engaged state.
Misalignment:
If the internal components of the gearbox, including the mechanism that houses the detent balls, are misaligned due to wear or improper assembly, this could prevent the gear from fully engaging or disengaging. This could keep the gearbox in a situation where it feels like it's partially in gear.
Worn or Damaged Balls:
Worn, damaged, or incorrectly sized detent balls may not fit properly into their notches, which can cause them to skip or not engage correctly.
Incorrect Adjustments:
If the gear selector mechanism is not adjusted correctly, it may not allow enough movement to engage or disengage the gears fully, leading to a partial engagement situation.
I like to check that all the selectors are adjusted correctly because when they are you can use a long nail to
feel the notch that the detent ball would fit into or a bright light to see.
Otherwise possibly the selector forks have come loose on the selector shafts as there is just a nut to hold them in place but to fix that the gearbox needs dismantling.Check when moving the selectors if there is slack before they move the gears.
Cheers
Max.
