1955 overdrive clash of gears

Posted by 55clipper On 2011/5/17 17:37:58

My 55 Clipper grinds gears in 1st and reverse. 2nd and 3rd appear ok. Sometimes, I can force it into gear other times the gears appear to be turning to fast. I don't believe the gears should be turning if you are going into gear with the clutch pedal pushed down. My thinking is that the clutch isn't fully disengaging. Yet, if I place the car in 1st or reverse and depress the clutch it does not creep ahead and appears that the trans is disengaged. No change in engine rpm. Any thoughts?