When my 2nd gear started grinding on downshifts I
could double clutch and get good results. I thought
tht the downshift was when the syncros were really
needed because of the speed difference of the trans in
downshifting to a different ratio. It may be time for
a rebuild. It was for me.
Mark
--- Gary Hutton <hutton@evansville.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My 76 single-rail transmission has started to grind
> when I downshift
> from third and I suspect that this is the
> synchronizer going out, but
> wanted to consult the list. It upshifts without any
> problem which I
> don't understand - don't the synchronizers come into
> play on the
> upshift? I've tried double-clutching to circumvent
> the grind, but
> either I'm not doing it correctly or it doesn't work
> in this situation.
> My only solution so far is to really drop the speed
> before downshifting.
> If I continue to drive it with the occasional grind,
> am I chewing up my
> second gear also? Any suggestions and/or comments
> are appreciated.
> That grinding sound takes a whole lot of pleasure
> out of my driving!
>
> TIA,
>
> Gary Hutton
> FM50132U
>
>
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