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Clinton · 05-08-2023, 01:15 PM

I recently bought a 1930 Standard Coupe' which had been restored several years ago but only has 1460+ miles on her. Problem: She shifts into gear from stand still 1,2,3 and reverse with no grinding at all. I have adjusted the clutch and changed the oil (1500W) and lubed the linkages and greased the throughout bearing. When I drive her down the road and try to shift to any gear the grinding is very bad. I have double clutched and tried with no double clutch with the same results, terrible grinding, impossible to drive. The clutch travel is 2/3rds out before I feel the car start to move. I am at a complete loss as to what is causing this. Any help would be most appreciated. Also the clutch feels heavy, much heavier than my 1928 truck. Many thanks, Clinton

05-08-2023, 01:15 PM	#1
Clinton Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saginaw, Texas Posts: 13	Transmission gear gringing I recently bought a 1930 Standard Coupe' which had been restored several years ago but only has 1460+ miles on her. Problem: She shifts into gear from stand still 1,2,3 and reverse with no grinding at all. I have adjusted the clutch and changed the oil (1500W) and lubed the linkages and greased the throughout bearing. When I drive her down the road and try to shift to any gear the grinding is very bad. I have double clutched and tried with no double clutch with the same results, terrible grinding, impossible to drive. The clutch travel is 2/3rds out before I feel the car start to move. I am at a complete loss as to what is causing this. Any help would be most appreciated. Also the clutch feels heavy, much heavier than my 1928 truck. Many thanks, Clinton