vibrates when backing up

[jerry shook]

I have a car with a 60 hp flathead, in first an second gear it is smooth. when backing up it vibrates an shakes bad. what could be wrong. Thanks for your help.

 

[Jim/GA]

Sounds like clutch chatter.

If so, I would not worry about it.

 

[The Master Cylinder]

Mine used to do that also. Clutch chatter. I realized I was slipping the clutch more in reverse than first gear to control my speed while backing up. Now I just let it fully out like I do when going forward and all is OK. No more clutch chatter. It may work for you.

 

[WHN]

Have the same problem in our 1929.

Only when backing.

New clutch, pressure plate, pilot and throw out bearings.

Going forward it is fine.

I just live with it. Slip the clutch with very little gas and it’s not an issue.

Enjoy.

 

[johnbuckley]

I always assume the multiplate clutch is more likely to do this, but obviously it happens with single plate clutches too

 

[1931 flamingo]

What trans are you using?? Do you have the original (V8) style steady rods installed??
Paul in CT