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I finally have my 71 Spider back from it's long sleep. I have now driven it 122 Miles, the first miles since 1989. She looks good and runs well. There is one problem. ( maybe 2?) I get a grind when shifting into second gear unless I am very gentle. I would think this would be a synchro problem except the clutch does catch pretty high and I also will get a grind when putting it in first at a light. I can avoid both grinds by with perfect timing and gentle persuasion. I will post a few b&a pictures soon.
I am pretty proud of her. I have done it all myself except the radiator cleaning, a gas tank reline, blasting & shooting the original phone dial wheels, and fixing a torn seat. I could not have done any of this wiothout this forum! The help and support have gotten me through many frustrating and difficult times.
I am pretty proud of her. I have done it all myself except the radiator cleaning, a gas tank reline, blasting & shooting the original phone dial wheels, and fixing a torn seat. I could not have done any of this wiothout this forum! The help and support have gotten me through many frustrating and difficult times.