Re: Anybody know Midget values?

[Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>]

On Fri, 14 Aug 1998 Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
> very tight.  A little grind going into 2nd gear either way, up or down, while
> moving--Is there any adjustment here? 

Yes, there is an adjustment - to your driving style!
You are describing a weak synchro.  To replace it, engine and trans need
to be removed and the trans disassembled.

When shifting up from 1st, take a little more time for the shift, i.e. let
the revs fall a little before you engage 2nd.  On the downshift from 3rd,
give it a little gas while going through neutral to match the revs of the
engine to the revs of teh drivetrain.  Takes a little practice.

If it is really bad, you could get into double declutching...

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
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