05 SIX SPEED MANUAL WONT GO INTO REVERSE

Hi all... the old girl has 235000 on her now. In the last few days it has started to not go into reverse. The shifter seems to not move over far enough all of a sudden. No beep from dash, and it just slips into first instead. My truck is nearing the end of its life cycle, but I cant afford a new one anytime soon. So, at this mileage im down to fixing what I need to work. And I need to be able to back up !

 

The linkage cables from shifter to tranny probably need replaced.

 

More likely the shifter seat and bushing are worn out. About $20 for the two parts.

Marlin sells Delrin seats (I've got one in my truck, typical Marlin quality ): https://www.marlincrawler.com/transmission/shifter-parts/heavy-duty-seats


ETA- At 235,000miles you should still be gtg if you've been doing routine maintenance and haven't abused it.