First gear is tough

[Brian993]

I am having a difficult time getting into first gear. It takes a good degree of force. I suspect it should glide in like the other gears, but it doesnt. Any suggestion on how to approach this fix, or troubleshhot.

[Vipergrün]

Hmmm, not sounding good. Try double-cluthing it, or shifting when you are slightly moving. My was acting up like that, then I had to spend big bucks on a tranny rebuild due to a broken synchro. Since the other gears are fine it sounds like the clutch is adjusted ok.

cheers
-Brad
80SC

[autobonrun]

Try going into second then back into first. My first has been difficult for 18 years. This smooths it right out.

[stone43]

My first gear is extremely tough. Bad synchro. I have to come to a complete stop before I can get it in. But like most of the quirks on these cars, I have gotten used to it and will continue to do so until I find metal chunks underneath.