xenogear_id

I did this on accendent. I had to slow down so I put it into 2nd, I wasent going fast enough so the engine was boggin. I took my foot off the clutch while my other foot was still on the gas and it high revs. As I pushed down the clutch I heard a faint noise I'm thinking it was the clutch slipping off the flywheel as I pushed the clutch? Dose anyone know? after that I left it 2nd and let go of the clutch. The truck snatched. Everything is fine but I was woundering if doing that offten would cause damage to anything? I'm a noob but iknow these trucks are well known and can take a beating. Thanks for info

Tubbyfatty

Kinda sounds like you burnt the clutch for a split second.

If you want it to go in first while moving faster then 5mph, just push the clutch in and while holding the stick against first, hold the gas pedal until the stick goes in. the engine (3vze) usually has to be around 1800. If your going faster then 10mph and your on flat ground, might as well keep it in 2nd. The manual says to shift out of first 15mph, then every 10mph from there. I shift when it feels right (2200-2500) lol.

I can shift from 4th to 5th with out the clutch if i want to sometimes, you just sync up the gears.

89needsatranny

dont worry... i have done some bad things with that trans and have been fine. you will soon get to know it like the back of your hand.

Bigblock

They also like the clutch to be mashed all the way down to shift without scratching.Bigblock

abecedarian

That's fairly true. I find mine is fully disengaged about 1" from floor. Any higher than that and there's some drag from the clutch but the synchros will usually get the gears spun up and let me drop in without noise if I don't force it.

xenogear_id

thanks I feel better now. I know what you guys mean about scraching while putting it in gear. I make sure that pedal is smashes all the way down. I just had the tranny rebuilt so I'm good for while.

abecedarian

There is a clutch pedal adjustment you can make that will cause the clutch to disengage sooner. It's basically an adjustment to the clevis and rod that come through the firewall and connect to your clutch pedal. If if you have to firmly press the clutch pedal against the floor in order to make shifts, you may want to research this.