John Gelfer Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I finally got my 1928 Gardner on the road. It is a real thrill to drive. I can upshift fine and not cause any grinding by double clutching. I can't downshift from 3rd to 2nd though. I would appreciate any tips. By the way it's a Borg & Beck 3 speed mated to a Lycoming 226 cu in 8 in line.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) You have to get the car slowed down first. Then, you need to push in the clutch,shift to neutral, release the clutch and bring the engine rpm up to get the fly wheel moveing fast and then drop it in to the next lower gear. You have to learn to drive it like a big diesel truck with no syncromesh transmission. When I drive a big truck, I only use the clutch to get it rolling. then I just get the rpm's right and up shift, or down shift with ease.I have a good friend that had a Gardner roadster that he occasionally takes to shows. Neat car. He lives about 12 miles from me. They had a Gardner get together at Hershey last year and he attended. Dandy Dave! Edited August 4, 2009 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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