Re: [Amc-list] T14 O/D... How would I know?

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
" 
" Sandwich Maker wrote:
" 
" > [T14] is the only full synchro tranny that bolts directly to the '60s
" > six bellhousing.
" 
" Funny thing, after driving this T-96 non-synchro-first car for almost 
" two years, I don't even notice it.
" 
" To get into first at very low speeds, with the trans in N and clutch 
" out, you "bump" 2nd just enough to push the synchros together, then 
" clutch and pull to first. Goes right in no grindy-grindy. Same with reverse.
" 
" []
" 
" I don't need no stinkin' synchro first!

i drove a t96 for almost 20 years and i got very good at
double-clutching - engage clutch in N, tap accelerator, shift to 1st -
but that doesn't help at stoplights.  when i swapped the t14 in,
driving in 'city' traffic jumped several notches in comfort/pleasure.
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