[Amc-list] That ole T-96...

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Well with a few months of practice I'm pretty comfortable with this old 
gearbox. Most of the problems I had with it have... gone away. It's 
definitely very worn, the synchro barely works, but basically I now realize 
I just didn't know how to shift it.

It requires finesse, basically. If the synchro worked it would be a lot 
easier, but it's not all that positive. I can almost picture the bronze 
nubs left on it! It's notchy when cold, but I can feel the synchro, let it 
grab, then 2nd is aligned and no grind.

I usually get into first now with just a tick and a snick. Just gotta match 
revs and feel it out. I only do this approaching a steep slope at < 15 mph.

Assuming I build it right, I know I'll be happy with a functioning T96. 
It's just old-fashioned, requires practice in an art that was probably 
common in the 1940's and 1950's.

The car got a lot faster too, now that I'm in control of the gearbox, it 
handles better than the comical leaning would make it seem, it's a 
surprisingly nimble car. Unsprung weight up front is excellent, and not bad 
for open rear.

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