Grinding / not engaging in reverse *5spd*

[Wish2345]

i have a 94 ranger 2.3L with over 200K and i am having issues with reverse. when i go to put the truck in reverse it will either go in gear and be fine or some times it will feel like its in gear and when i let my foot off the clutch it will grind and pop out. I am hoping this isnt a slave/master cylinder issue. Anyone think its the syncro in the tranny?

 

[Wish2345]

no one has this issue ?

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

reverse isnt syncronized. sounds like a worn or not completely disengaging clutch to me.

 

[locovaca]

reverse isnt syncronized. sounds like a worn or not completely disengaging clutch to me.

Not that Wikipedia is the be all source of information, but according to them Reverse is synchronized.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_M5OD_transmission

 

[rusty ol ranger]

If reverse was sycronized then it would be possible to shift into it on a 3rd to 4th shift. Or even from a 5th to 4th downshift, and you would be in trouble.

Reason Reverse grinds sometimes.

Did you try double clutching?

later,
Dustin

 

[Wish2345]

i can feel when its in gear but i have to keep my hand on the shifter with pressure in reverse or it will pop out of gear.