[Roadsters] Fwd: No first gear

[Linda J]

Probably have to adjust the slave with either more or less freeplay...try
both. Also pedal height, hole size in clutch pedal arm, and clutch hose
condition are important too. Bleed everything well

Linda
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On Aug 7, 2013, at 11:13 AM, vulforge at aol.com wrote:

> So the clutch slave cylinder failed on my early '67, and I had to crash
gears
> to
> get it home, finally dragging it in to the garage with the starter in
second.
> I
> replaced the slave (O'Reilly doesn't list the Roadster, but does list the
520
> truck) and even managed to bleed it myself.  Now the clutch works fine, but
it
> will not shift in to first, even with the engine off.  I have a rebuilt
trans
> I
> was going to put in, but would rather wait until after the season as it
will
> require two engine removals and all the "while I am at its".  Any ideas for
an
> easy even if temporary fix?
>
> Russell Criswell
> Vulcan's Forge
> 3936 Broadway
> Kansas City MO 64111
>
> 816-931-6303
> 877-531-1046
> www.vulcans-forge.com
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