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[Spridgets] Just got in from my OSHIT at Kevin's

Subject: [Spridgets] Just got in from my OSHIT at Kevin's
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:41:25 -0500
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I always "tap" second before going into first.  That stops all the spinning
gears and allows a smooth shift.  If you do it right, you can shift into
first while rolling to a stop.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 8:55 PM, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:

> If the "knock" sound is very rhythmic and matches the speed, I'd guess
> chipped or broken tooth on the 1st gear of the lay shaft.  At some time,
> someone slammed it into 1st while rolling.  Other than the noise, it
> shouldn't cause a catastrophic event.  Just remember that 1st gear is only
> to be used from a dead stop, and only to get the car rolling.  Shift into
> 2nd a.s.a.p., and enjoy.
> David R.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: David Booker
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 9:08 PM
> To: Kevin Valentine ; Eastern OSHIT group ; spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] Just got in from my OSHIT at Kevin's
>
> .... All is fine in second, third, and
> fourth, so doctor Kevin and Doctor Larry prescribed taking it home and
> driving
> the crap out of it till either it breaks or I can swap out the tranny some
> time this coming fall. Decidedly (and hopefully) AFTER a full season of
> driving this summer.
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