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Re: Shifting problem

To: "SueCallaham" <wadleigh@syix.com>, "MGs" <mgs@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: Shifting problem
From: "Chuck Young" <kb7cg@anv.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:59:51 -0800
Sue,

I would look more at the clutch than at the gearbox.

Sounds like the clutch may not releasing all the way.

Look at that first, before anything else.

Chuck Young
Las Vegas

79 Midget (always a challenge)
62 RHD Midget
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SueCallaham" <wadleigh@syix.com>
To: "MGs" <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Midgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:17 PM
Subject: Shifting problem


> Is everyone ready for the next challenge?  Grrrrr....
> 
> Now that my Midget is running (and quite well I might add) and I've
> decided to hold off on the
> wire wheels (at least for the time being).  Instead, the Prince has
> raised his wand, wiggled his
> nose, and created a new challenge for me.  So once again, I need the
> help of our experts (all of
> you out there who've already gotten to that level in the Lucas saga).
> 
> Being the conscientous LBC lover, I did the usual lube and fluid check
> before winter (without
> snow) set in here (about a month ago).  Topped off the fluids, greased
> where needed and all that good stuff.
> 
> Since then, first gear has developed an attitude and a mind of its own.
> (First gear with an
> attitude?  Sounds like my kids!)  Sometimes I can't get out of first
> gear now.  This never
> happened before I topped off the gearbox.  And it doesn't always happen
> even now.  Only if I've driven the car for any length of time (30-60
> minutes of driving).  It acts like it's been glued in position --- with
> a little gentle wiggling (of the shifter of course), first will let go
> and I can go to the other gears without difficulty.  None of the others
> do this.  And first doesn't do it on a short run or when the car is
> cool.
> 
> Any suggestions????  Thanks again!
> 
> Sue
> '74 Midget (the challenge)
> '65 Midget (the challenge waiting)
> '65 MG-1100 (the challenge past)
> 
> By the way .....
> 
> 
> L  Look
> U  Upon
> C  Challenge
> A  As
> S Stimulating!!
> 
> : D

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