First gear grind from stop

[gled49]

The problem with the roll down in second is it already gets 2 to 3 time the wear as up and down shifts are always thru 2nd. I counsel my transmission customers to give up that practice.

[raspritz]

My '69 does the same thing unless I shift into 1st slowly and gently.

[Scott A]

i think i will try that today....shifting to 2nd then first....
tho i have no problems at the time, with a new 1st syncro....but i would just like to feel that out. scott

[edmayo]

I have two cars with 915 boxes, neither has this problem. But then I don't slam them into first either. The test is when shifting into reverse it should go in without grinding after a split second pause. If so it is not a clutch problem. Lets face it, synchros wear out! Either replace them or accept a one second pause.

[Chickenstrips]

I have two cars with 915 boxes, neither has this problem. But then I don't slam them into first either. The test is when shifting into reverse it should go in without grinding after a split second pause. If so it is not a clutch problem. Lets face it, synchros wear out! Either replace them or accept a one second pause.

I am happy to hear there is the potential for no grind! Thanks

[Chickenstrips]

I assume it also grinds if you attempt reverse from a stop. Start with a proper clutch adjustment, its also possible your clutch cable is old and dragging. Probably a good clutch cable and adjustment will solve your problem. By the way, is that the original clutch? parts do wear out!

Bingo! Did the reverse test. Then tightened the cable, wayy better! thanks

[edmayo]

Glad to hear that worked, usually comes back to basics.

[72targa]

I always instinctively shift into second gear before first even when stopped. Seems to work well for me.

I was taught to just touch second.

[Frankr]

I always instinctively shift into second gear before first even when stopped. Seems to work well for me.

Yes. Rowing down thru the gears seem to help. Then right before starting away go from N to 2 to 1. Have same year car and only happens when I forget to do my sequence.