Dino Gear Box

Ray,

How many miles on the car???

2nd gear is notorious for bad shifting when cold. Mine will go in on an upshift, double clutch not necessary, but have to be slow and careful, but absolutely refuses on a downshift, unles I let the rpm's down and double clutch, gently engaging it into gear. I usually skip 2nd until the car is warm.

I will check the ashtray heat question when I take her out this weekend, I have never notcied it being unusually warm, but then again, I don't remember ever testing it, either.

Reverse in my car engages with ease. Although the gate shifter and it's odd position at top left does sometimes make it a little tricky. Warm, cold doesn't matter, reverse engages well.

There was a discussion on gearboxes in the Dino in an earlier thread. A search will turn it up.

As to gear oil. My mechanic puts in exactly what is specified in the book. Feels that other wiehgts may make it feel a little smoother, but will mask potential damage to the gears by doing so.

 

I was told by the garage I bought my car from that this affects all Dinos, and you shouldn't use second gear until the gearbox is warmed up.

 

Raymond -- Just select one of the forward gears immediately before trying to select reverse -- should stop the grinding (and take less than 5 seconds ).

 

They can be very warm. I leave the fresh air blower on, and set it to cold. I also have air conditioning, which helps a little. It's just not ever going to be a great hot weather car.

I have insulated the tunnel for the transmission with foam, that helped a little too.

and 91Tr is correct, I often put the car into 1st before I put it into reverse. makes it go much easier.

 

I think the coolant hoses run through the tunnel to the front mounted radiator.
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