Clutch or Transmission Problem??

Hey All,

Well the car is set to go to the exhaust shop on Monday.

I tried putting the car in gear with the engine running for the first time today...with limited success. I can get it into 3rd and 4th with more force than I'm used to but not too bad, but 1st and 2nd are a no go. Once in 3rd if I let the clutch up I can feel the engine engage with the clutch about an inch off the floor.

This tells me (although I could be wrong) that the clutch is doing it's job but perhaps I have an issue with my sncros on 1st and 2nd? I am able to get it into 1st and 2nd with some force (but no grinding) if I put it in 3rd and then go over to 1st.

Any advice would be great. Also note I'm running a hydrallic system.

Thanks,

Brett

Ok, so I should try and bring the slave rod further forward so that it has more engagement...but I'm already at the point on the slave that I am against the TOB. Is it ok to put pressure on the TOB when the clutch is not being used? If so, how much is acceptable?

Thanks for the help.

Brett

I am using a King Cobra clutch if it makes any difference...

Ok, thanks very much. I will play with the slave and preload to see if I can fix it that way. I will also make real sure that there is no air at all in the system. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!

Brett