From: "Fred Johnson" <Johnsof@honeywell.com>
> Robert, just because you mentioned it...how did you break your tranny? I'm
buying a 67.5 1600 this Friday (on condition of final inspection) and I noticed
that it's a little "notchy" going from 1st to 2nd - it grinds if you're not
careful. I don't know if this is serious or just because an adjustment is
needed (the clutch is grossly out of adjustment).
>
> Please reply and let me know what happened.
> Thanks,
> Fred J.
> Wisconsin
Hi Fred-
That sounds like the common worn second gear synchro that most cars this
vintage have. It's not serious necessarily, but you need to learn how
to shift it without grinding.... my '66 1600 had a lazy #2 synchro, and
with a little effort, I learned to double clutch with ease!
HTH
Kyle
lurker, doubleclutcher, freak
'72 240Z - bad #1 & #2 synchro
'71 PL521 - bad #2 synchro
'69 2000 - broken stuff galore, bad #1 & #2 synchro
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