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406CID · 09-16-2015, 07:41 AM

I've had my 1931 Model A for 20 years, and for the last 10 she was in storage. She has maybe 50 miles on her "newly rebuilt" motor from 20 years ago. In the last few months I got her out of storage and fixed the problems that were keeping her off the road. Fluids were fine and she moves easily through the gears when sitting still.

On my first trip up the road I couldn't shift into 2nd or 3rd, but I could go back into 1st. I tried several times. My wife suggested I double clutch upshift and that works (my God I love that woman). I have since then put about another 5 miles on her (the car not my wife) and still have to double clutch upshift every time.

I don't remember having to do this before I put her in storage. The clutch seems to be adjusted correctly to me. Is double clutch upshifting normal for this gear box and I just don't remember? Will this need go away after I drive her some?

Thanks,
Kyle

09-16-2015, 07:41 AM	#1
406CID Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 16	Double Clutch Upshift I've had my 1931 Model A for 20 years, and for the last 10 she was in storage. She has maybe 50 miles on her "newly rebuilt" motor from 20 years ago. In the last few months I got her out of storage and fixed the problems that were keeping her off the road. Fluids were fine and she moves easily through the gears when sitting still. On my first trip up the road I couldn't shift into 2nd or 3rd, but I could go back into 1st. I tried several times. My wife suggested I double clutch upshift and that works (my God I love that woman). I have since then put about another 5 miles on her (the car not my wife) and still have to double clutch upshift every time. I don't remember having to do this before I put her in storage. The clutch seems to be adjusted correctly to me. Is double clutch upshifting normal for this gear box and I just don't remember? Will this need go away after I drive her some? Thanks, Kyle