David, try dropping the car into 2nd gear before selecting 1st gear, but
make sure you are stationary before selecting 1st gear! This has worked for
me in the past with a non-synchro box on a 1959 MGA.
Kindest regards
Tom
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Macedonia" <david.macedonia@verizon.net>
To: <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 11:48 PM
Subject: Somewhat Embarrassing Question
> Hi All,
>
> I have a somewhat embarrassing question to ask. What is the proper
> technique
> for operating the non-synchro first gear on my '66B? Since my first time
> driving the car after 9 years of restoration was last week, I haven't
> really
> had the opportunity to learn the process!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
>
> 1966 MGB
> Crofton, MD
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