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Old 05-10-2018, 03:50 PM   #28
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Default Re: My Mitchell synchro trans experience

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Originally Posted by Ernie Vitucci View Post
I also have a 49 Packard and it has no first gear synchro. The owner's manual says no need for 1st gear unless dead stopped.

As regards the Mitchell, I run a stock transmission in my 31 with a Mitchell Overdrive and it is a perfect combination for me. I have had it in the car for 12 years and it has given no trouble...Ernie
Ernie,

I think that is true for the Model A. I believe the manual says to shift into second at 15 mph so it's not necessary to downshift into first while the car is moving, and if you do downshift at slow speeds, the transmission goes into first without any grinding.

David Serrano
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