Seeing as how your problem seems to be shifting *out* of first I think you
can ignore the clutch and/or hydraulics as this makes shifting *in*
difficult - and on non-synchro gears causes terrible grinding. Yes I know a
dragging clutch makes it harder to get it out of gear but Sue's successful
performance of a 'gentle wiggle' would not make any difference to a dragging
clutch. When my MGB is hot it is sometimes a little reluctant to come out
of third unless I pull the lever to one side a little (half a wiggle?), but
then it has always done it in my ownership so it is an undocumented feature.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: SueCallaham <wadleigh@syix.com>
To: MGs <mgs@autox.team.net>; Midgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 3:17 AM
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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