Posted by Caryc on November 09, 2023 at 08:30:49 from (208.79.106.126):
In Reply to: shifting gears. posted by rustred on November 08, 2023 at 07:46:34:
Quote: RedMF40 (quoted from post at 07:17:25 11/09/23) I always enjoyed the three-speed column shift vehicles I've owned. Pure utility, not as secksy as floor shift but if you like shifting gears there's a lot of "throw" between them so you get to spend time with your hand on the shifter. Linkage does have a habit of wearing out and binding up, with the possibility of being stuck at a traffic light with a long line of cars behind.
I do my best with double-clutching, never got great at it. Either engine speed too high or too low. But when it slides right in it's like a "Hallelujah moment."
Gerrit
My Dad had a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite with the floor shifter in it. I don't remember if it was a 3 speed or 4 speed, probably a 4 speed. Anyway, if one practiced at it and learned the engine sounds, one could shift it without using the clutch.
Now, looking back on that, it was probably not a good thing to do to that transmission, although there was no gear grinding, I got to where I could do it every time. Of course, I never told my Dad about that.
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