ZF RBT 5ds 2/201 SPF GT 40 stuck in reverse?

Had my zf RBT 5DS 2/201 in my SPF GT 40 P2116 - just had trans overhauled - and when i got it i could shift it manually thru all the gears-- when i started it up it was in reverse. I can shift it into all the other gears but it will not come out of reverse. Only thing i did was a lot of manual shifting of linkage to get it all adjusted properly. Any idea what the hell i did to it. When i got the box it was in neutral. Already had to pull it out once because we put the ring gear on the wrong side--on side for a Pantera --argg.
 

Julian

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Normally it's the 'reverse' that one can't get it into reverse and that is due to the back up light switch being screwed too far into the housing. Can you select gears manually with the linkage removed at the ZF?
 
Yes it does shift thru all the gears. I even shifted into 1st gear, started it with the clutch in--when i let the clutch out--it stalled the engine becuase it was in 2 gears.
 
It is likely that the reverse idler gear is engaged. Hopefully the detent spring was not ,accidentally left out.
Can you shift it into reverse and back to neutral?

Ron
HI Ron:

Yes i can shift it in and out of gear--in and out of reverse - not sure what happened--pulled it back out for the 3rd time and back to my builder. Stay tuned. Boy is this getting old!! --like me.Once i found out what i did or he did i will post it up. Hey Ron i got a quick question for you - installing the axle bolts to flanges--do yo uuse lock tight? Lock washers?
 
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