Re: Synchronized Transmission
The Mitchell transmission is not synchronized in first and reverse. Normally not a problem as you are usually stopped when shifting into these gears. But if you have to downshift to low when moving you have to double clutch.
Double clutching gets automatic after a while. After 60 years of driving Model A's I still miss on rare occasions. It is hard estimating the engine speed needed for the gear change.
I use the 85W-140 gear oil in my transmission as recommended by Mitchell.
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