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Mike C · 05-30-2013, 08:47 PM

First gear is unsynchronized in a granny 4 speed. You need to be at a dead stop to engage. Just like reverse. 2nd gear is perfect for starting off in on the road 99% of the time. It is a 3.5:1 ratio (my CJ-5 is 3.0:1 for comparison, 1st gear in its 3 speed.)

Practice, practice, practice, then practice some more. See how low you can let the clutch out without killing it. That's about the right amount. Slip the clutch as little as possible and it lasts the longest. I got 252,000 miles on the original clutch in my Jimmy.

05-30-2013, 08:47 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,788	Re: Questions about driving stick shift- 4 speed on floor First gear is unsynchronized in a granny 4 speed. You need to be at a dead stop to engage. Just like reverse. 2nd gear is perfect for starting off in on the road 99% of the time. It is a 3.5:1 ratio (my CJ-5 is 3.0:1 for comparison, 1st gear in its 3 speed.) Practice, practice, practice, then practice some more. See how low you can let the clutch out without killing it. That's about the right amount. Slip the clutch as little as possible and it lasts the longest. I got 252,000 miles on the original clutch in my Jimmy. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax