Krohn

Title being stated, I'm 90% sure it is a MGW shifter...

Back story:
I bought my Boss used in September '13. It was having issues going into reverse:
https://themustangsource.com/f804/12...riding-526401/

While it's at the dealer getting looked at, I get a call, hey this shifter is probably the issue and its an aftermarket one... so they wouldn't go passed there.

I took it apart and here's what I found:




I'm almost 100% sure its an MGW...
The problem is I have to row through 1 & 2 before I can go into Reverse... EVER single time!

Since it is an aftermarket part, I figured this is the place to post.
Any idea what the issue could be?

Btw, it has the Boss shifter, so it looked normal.

Thanks for your help!

Krohn

So after going to MGW and watching their installation video, I'm really sure its an MGW. I haven't been able to look underneath the car though since I don't have my own jack and stands yet.

Jay@Hypermotive

It's an MGW, great shifter.

Krohn

Good deal!
Any idea why it doesn't want to go into Reverse?

I've heard clutch setting or alignment?

aircare84

You do have a MGW shifter. There is an adjustment you can make for the reverse issue, do a search on MGW shifter & go through the posts. I don't have a MGW, & I don't remember exactly what the adjustment was. You can also contact George @ MGW & I'm sure he can help you out.

DinoDoc

It's very simple to adjust, there is a nut on the right side of the shifter just below the gold part, break that nut loose (use a socket or a boxed end wrench) mine was super tight. On the opposite side of that nut is the stop for the 1-2 gate, it has a small hole in it, just stick a small Allen wrench or something in there and turn it one way or the other, once it shifts good tighten the jam nut and your good to go.

PaxtonShelby

MGW has an install and adjustment video on their website. It details exactly how to adjust the reverse engagement.

jmaStang

Are both of those pics yours? Did you just rip the rubber boot out? The gold nut on the right side in the second pic is what you loosen to adjust the reverse lockout pin.

Krohn

Wow! I am hoping this is all it is...

If y'all haven't looked at my other thread...
The issue is that when I try and go into reverse, it wants to grind and not fully engage unless i row through 1 & 2 first.

Knowing that, y'all say its just the nut adjustment?

And yes, top two are my pics.

jmaStang

Interesting. You should check out the MGW installation video so you know what is in your car and how it works. I would then get under the car and inspect the installation.

FromZto5

Krohn did you get it fixed? MGW already in your car is a godsend then

FYI, I must be one of the few MGW owners who never had to adjust any setting or reverse lockout etc ... I just installed and perfect from get go.