1977 mci 8v71 in reverse and wont start

[mcibus19778v71]

My father has a 1977 mci bus 8v71 and somehow the bus was shut off with it in reverse. It now wont start since it needs to be in neutral. Any ideas on how to get it in neutral? Thanks for any help

[richard5933]

Auto or manual? If manual, is there a neutral override start switch?

[mcibus19778v71]

Auto. Allison trans I believe. Mci 9

[luvrbus]

If that is a Stone.Bennet shifter just pull the lever on the transmission down 1 click by hand

[mcibus19778v71]

It is a selector type switch. Is air needed to change the selector from reverse to drive?

[mcibus19778v71]

a solenoid type

[luvrbus]

Ok a toggle to shift or a shift tower like in autos if it has a toggle then it is a Stone Bennet

[mcibus19778v71]

So how do I get it to neutral? Needs air to change correct?

[luvrbus]

No you can shift it to neutral by hand or even a broom handle on the side of the transmission or find the air fill at the rear and hook a compressor to that and shift it to neutral