From: Sonny Heath (sonny@defuniak.com)
Date: Thu Nov 25 2004 - 06:21:25 PST
I guess I better start training myself to use the clutch.
Sonny
----- Original Message -----
From: "noel shelley" <noel@shelley1722.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 3:50 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Syncros and Marines
> I discontinued using the clutch except when
> starting out and stopping.
>
> IF the gearbox is of conventional syncro design , then whilst it is
possible
> with careful rev & load matching to change gear without the clutch it
> imposes a heavy load on the syncro`s which they are NOT deigned to take .
> YES you can get away with it and it requires skill BUT is not to be
> recommended . IF you want an auto box ,buy one !
> On up shifts , don`t hurry to get to the next gear , let the engine revs
> fall away and ease the gear in , the bigger the wagon , the more time you
> have , On down shifts , out of the higher gear , quick tap on the throttle
> to match the revs for the lower gear and once again slip it in GENTLY ,
give
> the syncro time to work . ALL done using the clutch ! Knowing the ratio`s
> and revs is only gained by experience , a smooth change is a pleasant
> feeling .
> IF you have a gearbox that jumps out of gear on overrun then the repairs
> will be costly and you can thank the NO CLUTCH school of motoring for the
> premature demise of your box
>
> happy motoring Noel
>
>
>
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