Jerry,
he didn't say anything about popping out of gear, if thats the case, yes
something is wrong.
I think it is "normal" to hesitate between gears to give the synchros a
chance to work..
Bob Grunau
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Felper [mailto:felperg@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:28 PM
To: Bob Grunau
Cc: TATERRY@aol.com; sallen6363@gmail.com; mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Shifting Technique: Is this Normal?
Bob Grunau wrote:
I will always remember when I first drove my sisters 1952 MG TD in 1953 ( no
drivers license but who cared back then ). I started off by pulling the
lever through the gears with one continuous movement. And I got a slight
crunch going into the next gear. My sister said, don't do that, its a
one-two movement . One into neutral, two into the next gear. Always works
for me. This was on an almost new TD.
Remember, these are pre WW2 design transmissions and synchromesh hubs, so
give them a small break.
So my suggestion is, if it works with a slight hesitation, it is OK and I
would not pull the gearbox. .
Bob Grunau
So I'm wondering what the folks on the list think based on their
experience? Is it "normal" to hesitate a moment before dropping it into
2nd like I'm told or is it still indicative of a problem and I proceed
with
my plans to pull the transmission next week?
And the '84 Alfa Spider.....
They all have their quirks and you have to learn to live with them. So if
you must hesitate a little before engaging 2nd, then thats the cars
personality!! ;-)
Terry
ps, better than pulling the tranny!
MGer
Bull. If it pops out of gear it is not fully ingaged. This can be caused
by a number of things. Pull it and check it out.
Jerry
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