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Nov 24, 2013 | 10:31 AM

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truckdog62563

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The real skill I'm told is shifting without the clutch except when starting from a stop. Done by placing mild pressure on the shift lever and allowing it to drop into next gear on its own when RPMs match. Modern traffic might limit use of this technique. Stu

Nov 24, 2013 | 11:21 AM

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alamartina

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I have double clutching down for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. However, sometimes (maybe more often than not) , when I come to a complete stop, I can't get into first without several tries. Am I doing something wrong here, or do I have a problem with the tranny?

Nov 24, 2013 | 11:26 AM

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Jolly Roger Joe

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Originally Posted by toby tough

I guess I'll be perfecting this technique sooner or later. Thanks Stu.

It's actually kinda fun once you get the hang of it. You'll be double clutching without thinking about it. Just have to get the rpms right and use a soft touch. You'll feel it when it's right to shift.

And with all that said, I still have trouble downshifting...

Nov 24, 2013 | 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by alamartina

If you can't get it into 1st at a dead stop, something is amiss. But I rarely use 1st gear, since 2nd is perfect for starting out. I only use 1st to idle up the driveway into the garage. And if I need to pull stumps!

Nov 24, 2013 | 11:57 AM

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alamartina

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Same with 2nd from a ded stop, can't get it into gear without grinding most of the time. What might be wrong?

Nov 24, 2013 | 11:59 AM

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I used to shift various cars without the clutch, lining up speed and RPMs. Eventually I learned its hard on the throw out bearing and leads to early failure.

Nov 24, 2013 | 12:08 PM

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Jolly Roger Joe

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Same with 2nd from a ded stop, can't get it into gear without grinding most of the time. What might be wrong?

Could be something simple like the idle set too high. If idle is normal, maybe the clutch needs some attention. Could just be out of adjustment...

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