HELP - '90 3.0 V6 5 speed won't shift

I was told by the same old timer transmission shop guy (as in my above reply) that the Toyotas do not have a reverse synchro.

Most manual transmissions do not, however there are a few exceptions.

I'd rather have a reverse lockout, and a transmission that demands a stopped vehicle to enter reverse, than have a reverse synchro that would in theory make it easy to throw it into reverse from fifth.
 
I have to throw mine in 1st a few times before i throw it in reverse.Otherwise GRRRIINNDDDDD. Still don't know why, but I don't mind the extra time to do it.

it grinds because either the clutch isnt fully releasing, or the pilot bearing is hanging up, causing the input shaft to continue spinning.

unless its a recent clutch job, and the pilot bearing was damaged, or not lube, it is likely the clutch not releasing. either the mc, or slave, or incorrect adjustment.


if you push the clutch, and count to 5, will it go in smoothly?
or, start the rig IN first, then shift to reverse, does it click right in, or still some grind?
 
if you push the clutch, and count to 5, will it go in smoothly?

It did! It's probably just slow at disengaging the clutch. And this might sound weird, but I just put my 1" Body lift on this morning, and afterwards I took it for a spin and I SWEAR every gear 1-5 was shifting like butter. wayyyy smoother than before. How do you explain that?
 
Grump --

Good luck, and keep us advised.

"Restonian"? Does that mean you live in Reston Virginia?

Got the package from Marlin Crawler, and got to thinking...didn't I hear a creaking sound from the clutch pedal before it stopped working on me?
Thanks to this forum we all know what that means...see attachment. Sorry for the poor photo quality.

Looks like I'll start pulling the clutch/brake pedal bracket out. And see if someone can weld it up for me.
Anyone see a solid walk-through on pulling this beast out?
 

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