Hello,
So I have relocated to Maui and am looking to take another run at the WVO game (81 Rabbit - killed after insufficient wvo heat - RIP!). I have access to a 76 300d with 20k on a rebuild for 500 dollars. Only problem is reverse doesn't fully engage until you rev the engine up. Owner says he will throw in the spare trans he has with sale. I have been reading and some of the posts suggest that it made be a b3 band or piston or old fluid. I will be looking at the vehicle this weekend and wanted to get some insight.
My questions are.
1. Do you think I need modification to run SVO here in Maui (daytime temps are never less then 80)
2. How often are these no-reverse situations fixable without having to remove the trans (I only have access to the side of our street to do repairs)
3. In the event of a trans swap, how much of a pain is it (i am sure these trans are heavy but I am a teacher and the local high school takes donor vehicles to work on i.e free labor)

Thanks so much for any input,
Garrett