Not BS. Owen pretty much sums it up here and in the link below.
I have a '32 901 with a 4 spd. Synchro in 2nd and 3rd only.
Never use 1st unless I need to start up a VERY large grade and keep a slow speed.
The shift out of, or into low is not normal. You pull the shift lever from neutral to the left and up against a spring, once you've compressed the spring you just drop the shift lever straight down.
With the engine idling and in low gear you can circle the car, walking at a brisk clip.
The 4-spd does have a gear whine to die for, if you like that noise. If I can get a good audio of a run thru the gears, I'll send it to Kev to see if he can post it someplace.
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