Hi, I have a slightly modified 78 3.0S, running a 5 speed gearbox and since getting the car back to my house after purchase (Aug this year) I have suffered with a gear selection problem. It is very difficult to select 1st and 2nd when at idle speeds (fine when the engine is switched off and when on the move) - needless to say the car is not running!. Selecting reverse results in a crunch and I think the clutch is not releasing. I took the gearbox out and found the spigot bearing to be totally shot, so I replaced it, only to note no difference with gear selection. There is no apparent whining from the box and the clutch looked ok for wear with only 1k miles on it (I did take it out and check and all appeared good).
I am loathed to take the box out again (it is sooo heavy with the Consol bell housing) but will do so if I could get a possible steer on what is causing the problem. I am not flush with cash at the moment so taking it to a garage is not appealing unless the garage is a specialist who knows what to do?
Can any body help?
Gear selection issue
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