Re: 1955 overdrive clash of gears

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2011/5/17 18:41:27

Reverse is non-synchro for sure and probably 1st isn't either on that 3 speed. That's why the gears "clash" when engaging. It is normal behavior unless everything is dead stop. Even then, if the gears are not "lined up" exactly the non-synchro ones will clash when engaging.

You could always "double clutch" downshift into 1st right before coming to a stop.