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YEOH250SL

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Downshifting Woes
« on: October 14, 2024, 13:15:20 »
1964 Manual 4 speed 230SL. It shifts fine from 1st to 2nd. However, I am have trouble with downshifting from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. The only way I can shift it to 2nd is by shifting back to 1st, then only I can shift into 2nd gear. Any advice on the problem?

Thanks
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Cees Klumper

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Re: Downshifting Woes
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2024, 18:54:27 »
Worn synchromesh rings?
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Cees Klumper
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Re: Downshifting Woes
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2024, 04:34:32 »
Does your speedometer needle bounce or hop when you accelerate or decelerate?
« Last Edit: October 16, 2024, 04:48:05 by ja17 »
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Joe Alexander
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