1800: - reverse??

jaeggernaut · Apr 13th, 2019, 20:51

hi, I'm a new owner of a p1800s. received it last last summer and it's been in storage until today (first decent day weather wise this spring).

for the life of me i can't find reverse. it's a manual transmission with overdrive. and as far as i can remember, from neutral it was a straight left passed first gear and up. but i can't find any indent or indication that there's anything beyond the 4 forward gears.

any tips or help would be greatly appreciated! thx.

JP 1800 · Apr 13th, 2019, 21:45

As yours is a left hand drive the reverse is to the left from neutral and pull up when you feel the lockout plate and then across towards first if I can remember correctly.

The picture on page 14 of the manual here explains the action:http://volvo1800pictures.com/manual/...nual_rev_A.pdf

jaeggernaut · Apr 13th, 2019, 23:12

Thx JP.
Will try.

jaeggernaut · Apr 14th, 2019, 19:08

the manual is great. thanks for the resource. unfortunately still not luck with finding reverse. i fear i'm going to actually break/bend something if i try any harder. i'll try my local mechanic and see if he has any insight. thx.

Derek UK · Apr 14th, 2019, 23:09

Pull up the lever before you move it towards you (LHD), that lifts the bottom of the lever cover up and over the blocking plate. Keep it pulled up as you move it forwards to minimise any obstruction. If you remove the gaiter and trim you'll be able to see what is happening. The blocking plate is just a bent piece of steel with a curved top. The two bolts or socket headed screws should have lock washers. If these are missing the bolts can come loose and the plate moves sideways and can block the lever.
A couple of pages here to read through. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...+reverse+plate

jaeggernaut · Apr 15th, 2019, 02:20

@ Derek UK, .. genius! thanks very much! so easy when you know...
now i'll just wait for another warm day

Apr 13th, 2019, 20:51	#1
jaeggernaut New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2019 02:20 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: toronto	reverse?? hi, I'm a new owner of a p1800s. received it last last summer and it's been in storage until today (first decent day weather wise this spring). for the life of me i can't find reverse. it's a manual transmission with overdrive. and as far as i can remember, from neutral it was a straight left passed first gear and up. but i can't find any indent or indication that there's anything beyond the 4 forward gears. any tips or help would be greatly appreciated! thx.

Apr 13th, 2019, 21:45	#2
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 23:15 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	As yours is a left hand drive the reverse is to the left from neutral and pull up when you feel the lockout plate and then across towards first if I can remember correctly. The picture on page 14 of the manual here explains the action:http://volvo1800pictures.com/manual/...nual_rev_A.pdf Last edited by JP 1800; Apr 13th, 2019 at 21:51.

Apr 13th, 2019, 23:12	#3
jaeggernaut New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2019 02:20 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: toronto	Thx JP. Will try.

Apr 14th, 2019, 19:08	#4
jaeggernaut New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2019 02:20 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: toronto	the manual is great. thanks for the resource. unfortunately still not luck with finding reverse. i fear i'm going to actually break/bend something if i try any harder. i'll try my local mechanic and see if he has any insight. thx.

Apr 14th, 2019, 23:09	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Pull up the lever before you move it towards you (LHD), that lifts the bottom of the lever cover up and over the blocking plate. Keep it pulled up as you move it forwards to minimise any obstruction. If you remove the gaiter and trim you'll be able to see what is happening. The blocking plate is just a bent piece of steel with a curved top. The two bolts or socket headed screws should have lock washers. If these are missing the bolts can come loose and the plate moves sideways and can block the lever. A couple of pages here to read through. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...+reverse+plate

Apr 15th, 2019, 02:20	#6
jaeggernaut New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2019 02:20 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: toronto	@ Derek UK, .. genius! thanks very much! so easy when you know... now i'll just wait for another warm day

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)