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Simonpie · 04-06-2015, 08:20 AM

Simon from Oregon here.

I picked up a running but worn all over 31 stripped down to a speedster pickup. It looks better than that sounds. My problem is I still can't wrap my head around the transmission and I don't have enough experience to tell if I'm just a klutz. I can shift back and forth from 2nd to 3rd or, maybe an occasional grind. I can't get 1st except at a dead stop. If I start in first, I can only get 2nd about 5% of the time. It takes a super low RPM shift, with very smooth motion and a lot of hope. I can't get 2nd or 3rd at a stop. It won't ever go from 1st to 3rd. I checked the clutch adjustment, since drag there can cause issues but it is by the book and works fine. Ideas? Both mechanical and technique wise are welcome.
A search of this site brought up a lot of popping out of gear problems, but I've never had that happen.

Thanks.

04-06-2015, 08:20 AM	#1
Simonpie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Portland Or Posts: 137	New to forum, new Model A owner. Tranny Q. Simon from Oregon here. I picked up a running but worn all over 31 stripped down to a speedster pickup. It looks better than that sounds. My problem is I still can't wrap my head around the transmission and I don't have enough experience to tell if I'm just a klutz. I can shift back and forth from 2nd to 3rd or, maybe an occasional grind. I can't get 1st except at a dead stop. If I start in first, I can only get 2nd about 5% of the time. It takes a super low RPM shift, with very smooth motion and a lot of hope. I can't get 2nd or 3rd at a stop. It won't ever go from 1st to 3rd. I checked the clutch adjustment, since drag there can cause issues but it is by the book and works fine. Ideas? Both mechanical and technique wise are welcome. A search of this site brought up a lot of popping out of gear problems, but I've never had that happen. Thanks.