Reverse gear works fine been when put in forward a clacking sound continues for a minute or two then finally slams into gear solidly. It sounds awful until its all the way engaged. I confirmed its not a cable adjustment need. The shifter cable pushes the lever fully into forward position. So i opened up the lower end and removed the prop shaft expecting to find a worn clutch shifter. But it is not worn and neither is the hypoid gears or clutch dogs. I did however find a shredded thrust washer in front of the reverse gear. I believe this washer keeps the prop shaft fully forward so when the shifter is in forward gear the clutch shifter travels all the way forward towards the forward gear. I hope by just replacing this washer it will solve my problem but am not totally sure. It seems too simple for what it was doing. Im going to replace it and see what happens. Can anyone confirm this would cause my problem?