JM 284 LE - reverse grinding gears.

[gabtrac]

Hello, and thank you for having me - hoping someone can help me with this problem.

I have a JM 284 LE - I just bought the machine -and yes I knew it had this problem before purchasing.
When shifting into reverse the gears begin to grind as the clutch is released, when in 1st or 2nd gear - it won't go into gear, and I don't force it or completely release the clutch.
It does NOT grind when in 3rd - and will operate in reverse without any problem.
The machine has a column mount forward/reverse shifter and a 3 speed tranny - the "R" has been ground off the casing - odd.

Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks.

[bingoboy]

Mines doing the same thing. second time I've dealt with this issue,just order up a new shift fork assembly. It's about a 4 beer job but very do-a-bull. I've been puttin mine off for way to long. Just time to get it done now.