My 59 came to me with a smooth case which I later changed out to a rib. It
had a sound in first (the smooth case) that sounded like the sound you hear
when you are going up the initial incline in a roller coaster . .
consistent heavy click that increased with speed. First gear was missing a
tooth or two. I drove it like this for about a year or so before I got a
rib case to replace it with. But with the smooth case you can drive the
car like a three speed, starting out in second no problem.
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> ________________________________
> From: David Riker <davriker at nwi.net>
>
> If
> the "knock" sound is very rhythmic and matches the speed, I'd guess
> chipped or
> broken tooth on the 1st gear of the lay shaft. At some time, someone
> slammed
> it into 1st while rolling. Other than the noise, it shouldn't cause a
> catastrophic event. Just remember that 1st gear is only to be used from a
> dead stop, and only to get the car rolling. Shift into 2nd a.s.a.p., and
> enjoy.
> David R.
>
> Thanks David. Yes, the noise is rythmic and increases with
> speed. I was wondering if it was something like a broken tooth or cog or
> whatever other magical component might be in there. Is Reverse also on that
> same shaft? I ask because the same knocking happens when in reverse.
> Transmissions have always been like a box full of smoke and mirrors to
> me...not sure exactly what goes on inside. Then again, I've never opened
> one
> up. Maybe I would look in there and the lightbulb would illuminate above my
> head. (maybe not, but it's a good thought)
>
> I guess that means I need to
> start looking for a tranny to install this coming fall/winter. Guess I
> should also investigate the possibility of stepping up to a 5 speed. I
> have a
> friend in Texas who uses an old Datsun 4 speed tranny in his. Apparently a
> similar unit to the 5-speed that came in the late 70's 310 we all know
> about.
> He loves it. Believe he said it was basically just an upgrade in that all
> gears are synchronized and the unit is indestructable. Good things indeed.
>
> Thoughts anybody? Not sure how much the conversion parts cost...
>
> - David
> Booker
> Long Island
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