Re: 1936 120 Synchromesh Question

Posted by Jim On 2010/6/30 22:27:30

Hi Bill,

To answer your assumption "I assume double clutching is quite similar to toe & heal down shifting?? I have had a bit of practice at toe & heal but it never occurred to me to try that to get into first on a roll......" Well, no.

Allow me to repeat the process: "This can be accomplished by pushing in the clutch, pulling the shifter in neutral, releasing the clutch, bringing up the rpm's (to match gear rotational speeds), and quickly depressing the clutch while pulling into low."

Typically the clutch must be completely engaged to get the engine to bring the transmission rpm's up to adequate speed and then just as quickly disengaged to get into gear without grinding into low. It is a quick process and requires feel.

You will get it. Just a bit of practice. I really admire your point of view on keeping the car the way it was delivered. If the one in your avatar, it looks lovely.

Jim