21-06-2022, 02:59 PM
I’m new to Seven (but not classic car) ownership. I have a 1935 Ruby.
I understand the requirement for double de-clutching to facilitate smooth gear changes and to try and change gear at the correct speed.
I am generally able to get a smooth change up and down between 3 and 4.
However from idle I struggle to engage 1st, 2nd and reverse no matter how many times I depress the clutch. More often than not there’s a crunch, but not always. It’s the same story going from 1st to 2nd (though it’s not as bad, I think I’ve figured the best speed and double de-clutch technique) and when going down from 3rd to 2nd (again not generally as bad as when the car is idling).
Any advice on what I could do to improve this would be appreciated. I’m not sure where to start.
I understand the requirement for double de-clutching to facilitate smooth gear changes and to try and change gear at the correct speed.
I am generally able to get a smooth change up and down between 3 and 4.
However from idle I struggle to engage 1st, 2nd and reverse no matter how many times I depress the clutch. More often than not there’s a crunch, but not always. It’s the same story going from 1st to 2nd (though it’s not as bad, I think I’ve figured the best speed and double de-clutch technique) and when going down from 3rd to 2nd (again not generally as bad as when the car is idling).
Any advice on what I could do to improve this would be appreciated. I’m not sure where to start.