One thing I forgot to mention, you let the clutch out while in neutral. It
sounds kind of tricky and it is but believe it or not you can get pretty
good at it after a few tries.
Assuming your in second (although will work from 3rd or 4th);
Depress clutch
Shift into neutral
Let out clutch
Rev motor to correct speed
Depress clutch
Shift into 1st
Let out clutch
Your done!
Frank
Blown '73 GT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Marrone [mailto:itswonderful@comcast.net]
> Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 6:18 PM
> To: 'David Macedonia'; 'mgs@Autox.Team.Net'
> Subject: RE: Somewhat Embarrassing Question
>
> I've never owned a non-synchro MGB but I have owned several
> early 50's vintage Dodge and Ford products. The technique
> taught to me is called "double clutching". You stop
> momentarily in neutral when shifting down from second to
> first. While in neutral you attempt to match the engine
> speed to the engine speed you will obtain once you are
> actually in first according to your road speed. When done
> correctly this will produce a smooth crashless shift. I
> believe this is akin to what the synchros in the transmission
> do when so equipped.
>
> Frank
> Blown up '73 GT
>
>
>
>
> > From: "David Macedonia" <david.macedonia@verizon.net>
> > Subject: Somewhat Embarrassing Question What is the proper
> > > technique
> > > for operating the non-synchro first gear on my '66B?
> > >
> > > Dave
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