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After rebuilding the engine transmission is not engaging in fifth gear and reverse

Tiny
BERN44
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  • 1998 ISUZU KB280
  • 2.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 459,000 MILES
I recently had an engine overhaul, after putting everything together fifth gear and reverse gear are not engaging it's as if something is blocking. I never opened the gear box. What could be the problem?
Sunday, December 12th, 2021 AT 9:19 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

If this just started since the engine was reinstalled, my first suspect is the transmission shift linkage isn't either connected correctly, something is bent, or something has come apart.

Keep in mind, fifth gear and reverse are operating on the same shaft in the transmission, so check to see if the linkage is properly connected. This issue wouldn't have happened by installing the engine.

Also, this specific model isn't offered in the US, so I don't have pics or tech info for it. However, I'll try my best to help.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, December 12th, 2021 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for getting back to me I really appreciate it.
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Monday, December 13th, 2021 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. I just hope I can help. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Monday, December 13th, 2021 AT 2:35 PM

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