Author Topic: transmission top cover  (Read 141 times)

kosovoruss

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transmission top cover
« on: June 09, 2026, 10:34:16 AM »
Hi, Working on my Early Lot 5 Scout Car that will only shift into Reverse. I removed the Shifter Tower to see if Rails are stuck and everything under there looks pretty clean. I  soaked the rails with WD-40 and tapped lightly with a small brass hammer to no avail. I removed the Tower again and unbolted the 6 bolts holding the top cover (making sure the Transfer case and transmission were both in neutral before I started. I can move the cover side to side a little over an inch and when it is in the center (bolt holes lined up) I can lift it front and back a little over 1/2 inch. I have NOT tapped or pried cover for fear of damaging forks or parts. What am I doing wrong? When I did my Ford GTB the cover lifted right off straight up. Thanks.

brit plumber

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Re: transmission top cover
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2026, 11:28:10 AM »
Try moving the lever around as you lift the cover, or try it in different gears as something is holding it in place.
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kosovoruss

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Re: transmission top cover
« Reply #2 on: Today at 10:32:03 AM »
It Won't go into any other gear but Neutral or Reverse! I am going to jump into it again later in the week! Thanks!