Hello, I'm gradually getting my minor prepared for its first MOT since 1994. Anyway I have a query about my clutch/gearbox. With the engine running, I get a bit of a crunch when I take gear lever out of reverse into neutral and then go to first gear. I have tried double de-clutching etc but still get a slight bang. No problem going through the box with engine off.
Could this be clutch adjusting rod needing small adjustment - and if so what way - or is it something more serious?
Many thanks in advance for any views
Clutch adjustment
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MarkyB
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Re: Clutch adjustment
Try moving the lever towards second before engaging 1st, works for me.
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George Smathers
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Re: Clutch adjustment
I can't remember which way, but tighten the adjustment by turning the nut. Just don't overtighten or the clutch will wear.
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moggiethouable
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Re: Clutch adjustment
yeh, likewise, with any non sincro 1st gear I always slip in to second before going in to 1st.
Dont engage the clutch in 2nd just slide the gear lever forward from 2nd to 1st.
Dont engage the clutch in 2nd just slide the gear lever forward from 2nd to 1st.
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mike.perry
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Re: Clutch adjustment
Synchro is only fixed to 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. You will soon get into the habit of selecting whichever gear is easiest before selecting 1st or reverse
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