Re: Alfa Romeo 33 16v 1st Gear Crunch

[Phill Erasmus <erasmusp@iafrica.com>]

>However, when shifting into first gear I occasionally
>get the dreaded gear crunch.  I've read that this is a 'characteristic'
>of the model.  What is the cause and can I do something about it?

Tony,

While the clutch is disengaged, try and touch the gate of 2nd before
putting the lever into 1st - I found that it helps a lot with the older
gearboxes

Regards,
Phill

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