After having my 1960 TR3A back on the road for about 5 wonderful weeks, I'm
noticing some recurring quirks from my clutch and/or tranny. Here are the
scenarios:
1. Ocassionally, usually upon first start up, I find I can't shift into
reverse because the gears are spinning, and shifting will lead to grinding.
At
these times, I typically shut off the car, shift into reverse, push in the
clutch, and then restart the engine. All is then well.
2. Ocassionally, after starting the car, I find it very difficult to put
the car into first gear; that is, there is great resistance to moving the
shifter so that first gear is engaged. A good, sharp shove will overcome the
resistance, but something is obviously amiss.
A few notes: I did rebuild the master and slave cylinders, which appear to
be functioning fine, I replaced the hose at the slave, and I did adjust all
the play at the master, the pedal and the slave. The PO had replaced the
original tranny with one that has synchromesh on first gear. I did experience
the problem with reverse last year, but thought I might solve it with the
rebuilding the leaking master and slave cylinders.
Ideas?
TIA,
Bill Stagg
1960 TR3A
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