Shifting into second gear tough.

[duke36]

Can you slide into 2nd when the car is at idle ?This is a long shot and may not be a solution but not sure what gear lube you are using. The modern 600 is really SAE 140 and when warmed up may not be viscous enough to slow the gears. Modern 1200w or 1500 has been discussed on other threads and is closer to the period orig. 600w.

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by duke36

Can you slide into 2nd when the car is at idle ?This is a long shot and may not be a solution but not sure what gear lube you are using. The modern 600 is really SAE 140 and when warmed up may not be viscous enough to slow the gears. Modern 1200w or 1500 has been discussed on other threads and is closer to the period orig. 600w.

I am using the "600" gear lube that Snyders and Brattons sell. I will try tomorrow shifting from neutral.

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by duke36

Can you slide into 2nd when the car is at idle ?This is a long shot and may not be a solution but not sure what gear lube you are using. The modern 600 is really SAE 140 and when warmed up may not be viscous enough to slow the gears. Modern 1200w or 1500 has been discussed on other threads and is closer to the period orig. 600w.

Thank you Duke.Should have taken more notice of your suggestion in the first place. I really do believe it is the answer and I was just another sucker buying the "600w" Snyders and Brattons sell.I will find out for sure when the Meropa oil gets here and I get it in the transmission. I do know one thing the transmission will shift okay at cold startup but by the time I am ready to leave my driveway and on to the highway oil must be warmed up enough to allow gears to slow down enough to engage without grinding.