A833 4 speed second gear trouble

[ynst]

Reverse is never quite as sure as the forward gears since it lacks synchronization. But if by sticky you mean getting all the way over into the gate - yes, some more fine tuning on the shifter adjustment and rods will probably help.

Or a wobbly first gear.
Reverse is activated by a movable gear meshing simultaneously with the cluster and first gear to reverse the direction of the mainshaft. If the bushing in first gear is worn, the gear will wobble and make shifting into reverse a bit tough.
Also, if the cluster gear thrust washers are worn or missing, the sliding gear won't correctly mesh with the cluster (and first gear).

 

[Vitamin_A12]

If/when you have a chance to remove the reverse shift rod from the lever on the transmission, verify that reverse moves smoothly in and out of gear. If the side cover and/or either the 1-2 shift shaft or reverse shaft have been switched out, it is possible the reverse interlock is binding with the 1-2 shift shaft. The factory actually stamped the 1-2 shift shafts with either an A or B designating the depth of the machined groove in the 1-2 shaft. Hope this helps…

 

[ckessel]

I always had good luck by putting the trans in 1st or 2nd, then go to reverse. It helps stop the gears from rotating inside momentarily.