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MG MGA - transmission question

When installing the shift tower assembly after installation of the engine/trans, I noticed that the reverse selector plunger would not compress when I pushed on it. Is this OK?

Thanks, George
G Goeppner

Yes, it is normal. That is the reverse lockout mechanism.

There is a spring loaded detent on the vertical plunger that holds it tightly at the raised position. You have to give it a whack to pop it loose to be depressed, after which you can hold it down with your thumb. I the car you have considerable leverage with the hand lever, do you just bump it with your hand to get it to move left.
Barney Gaylord

This thread was discussed between 05/10/2013 and 06/10/2013

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