Re: 1st gear troubles + new questions

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Nathan Malone wrote:
> 
> > Well in a rocco your not allowed, no if's and's or butt's:) Seriously though,
> > I have never been able to get into first unless I am nearly stopped too. Peace
> 
> ****(FYI) In First gear, like Reverse, all the syncros stop, so to shift into
> first the rotation of the tranny and the engine must be within a certain range to
> which each other is a variable. <snip>
> 
> Note: This is how it has been explained to me, by what I consider a reliable
> source. I by no means claim to be an expert on Transmitions.
> 
> Nathan
> 
> --

I'd add that engine rock can aid in slip into gear- If the engine is in
decel mode you can get into 1st much easier than if you are at a
complete stop. (ask me how i know)

TBerk

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