FMtB - Why would that happen . Even with severe rust the organic plates wouldn't stick with the oil in them .

Bet it turns out to be the cable.

knackeredMk1 wrote:FMtB - Why would that happen . Even with severe rust the organic plates wouldn't stick with the oil in them .

Bet it turns out to be the cable.

The plates could have warped, this would give rise to the stalling when a gear is engaged, which is essentially the problem as I understand it, no?
Once on the move, drive isn't the issue.
Mike

Yes - you are right if the steel plates were warped.