Re: Shifting in a 28

Posted by DavidM On 2012/6/21 18:34:53

I use Penrite grade 250 oil in my transmissions on the 1929 models, its a very heavy oil and when you first start off its almost impossible to change up if you pause and wait for the correct engine revs to roads speed, it needs to be shifted very quickly and will slip straight in without noise. After a few miles when the oil warms it is normal and engine revs to road speed is the guide.
It just takes practice, after many years with mine and earlier on other makes I am getting better and even get it right sometimes!! You won't break it.
That's a fine looking '28 that you have.