Re: John’s ‘53 Caribbean

Posted by Pgh Ultramatic On 2024/10/7 6:54:09

So first of all the only time it goes into gear is when you are using the selector. When you are driving, you are feeling only the clutch engagement.

What speed does your direct drive clutch engage at with light acceleration? Perhaps your throttle pressure is too high.

If it is jarring when shifting into gear, probably your engine is not at low idle. One it runs a minute or so tap the gas so the carb gets off the high idle cam. Once you are at low idle, the sensation should feel comparable to a modern car. If you shift into gear while still at high idle, it will "jump" a bit.