Sounds like a clutch disc has gone bad, Because of the syncros in the top
three gears you wouldn't notice it as much. Looks like a prime candidate
for a replacement of disc, pressure plate and throw out bearing.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1(not the only manual tranny in the House)
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: KGeromini@aol.com <KGeromini@aol.com>
To: Triumphs@autox.team.net <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, May 31, 1998 6:52 PM
Subject: Difficult shifting
>
>Recently, I have a tough time getting my TR3B into gear. It starts
grinding
>and takes a moment to fall into gear. First and Reverse are particulary
>difficult. I also noticed that the car shudders when I start out in first
or
>reverse. Can any listers give me some advise, do I have a clutch or
>gearbox problem ?
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