Re: Synthetic Tranny Oils

[i6941tb@gnn.com]

Heather & Jeff wrote:

> 
> As you attempt to shift into second, the freewheeling input section is
> spinning faster than it would if it were engaged to the 2nd gear
> section.  This causes the clash of gears common in "unsychronized" or
> worn trannys.  In old pre syncho trannys, (and still used in some heavy
> trucks) it was common to "double clutch" shift. (push in clutch, let off
> gas, shift to neutral, let out clutch, push in clutch, shift into
> 2nd,.....) 

I might add that the above described procedure is used on the upshift.
On the downshift it would go like this:
(push in clutch, let off gas, shift to neutral, let out clutch, <blip
the throttle>, push in clutch, shift into
lower).
 
Actualy, some stubborn gearheads still do this even in such a marvel of
modern technology as a 200TQ.
"Oh, well, the power of a habit",- thinks I, double clutching from 4th
into the 2nd entering a snowy downhill, while sarcastically watching a
sideways suxeL trying to push the brake pedal through the floor.

A nice and very descriptive post on trannys, Jeff.

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ,
running exclusively on syntetic oils.
Feather-like shift down to -20°C.