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Stewart Way · 03-02-2012, 11:17 AM

Had the same experience in a 64 Rambler American with 3 on the tree. Only slipped in 3rd. Would bark 2nd but had to be gentle in 3rd. Not sure if it was turning or dragging the tire on the 1-2 change though.
I'll be in your neck of the woods in July-August. Meductic, NB. What part of NS are you in. Got a cousin in Wolfville, NS.
Back to the topic. Looks like were saying that without the mechanical advantage of the gear reduction, that in high gear the engine makes more power and overpowers the clutch? Will post what, if anything, I learn on my visit to Kasses shop next week.

03-02-2012, 11:17 AM	#9
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: High gear clutch slippage Had the same experience in a 64 Rambler American with 3 on the tree. Only slipped in 3rd. Would bark 2nd but had to be gentle in 3rd. Not sure if it was turning or dragging the tire on the 1-2 change though. I'll be in your neck of the woods in July-August. Meductic, NB. What part of NS are you in. Got a cousin in Wolfville, NS. Back to the topic. Looks like were saying that without the mechanical advantage of the gear reduction, that in high gear the engine makes more power and overpowers the clutch? Will post what, if anything, I learn on my visit to Kasses shop next week. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS