Dad-Par Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hello again: You all have been very helpful. Seller took me out for drive, (and he said 'I'll drive it first to let you get 'taste' of what 'she' is). This is a 4 speed trans (standard for era , 3/4ton), w/ a 'low,low' as first gear in the left upper position of shift pattern. 2 thru 4 is what usually is 1 thru 3 in standard 3 speed. What I noticed is, he double-clutched each time he shifted as he said 'no syncros', When I drove it, by golly he was right! My 39 Ford has (old, orig, pretty well worn) syncros for 2nd and 3rd. But prior to the 39, I had a 29 Model A Ford . This had no syncros, but if you shifted easily, you may have heard/felt small 'crunch' when you went into next gear, but you did'nt have to double clutch. If I had to down shift, yes, had to double clutch. Is double clutching in normal driving typical for this generation Dodge PU? Again, any information is helpful, as it appears I'm starting to experience a 'learning curve' for this generation Dodge PU. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Double clutching is the easy way. If you practice you can shift up and down without using the clutch. Just have to match the engine speeds while shifting. Once you get the hang of it you will only need the clutch for starting and stopping. You would only use the compound low for stating out when you have a heavy load, lot easier on the clutch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad-Par Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hello: Didn't get chance to get back to you sooner. Thanks again P15-D24 for the inf. Guess that's why they call you the Webmaster John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 The 3 speeds have synchros, but the 4 speeds didn’t get them until ‘51 in the B3 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeed Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm a Newbie too, Dad-Par. I've only driven my '51 three times since buying it recently. It, too, needs to be double clutched to shift, and like you, it seems, I need more practice. I've learned to double clutch pretty easily going from second to third, I suppose, because the truck is already rolling along and doesn't seem to 'die' when I'm doing the clutch twice; plus, I've learned that you don't need to push the clutch peddle all the way into the floor; just a quick, and I mean quick partial push will do the trick. For me, I need to practice more on going from first into second. The truck does 'die' when I'm doing it. I think I'm taking too long w/the shift. Also, if you want to cheat, just skip starting out in the first gear. Problem solved. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Dodgeed said: I'm a Newbie too, Dad-Par. I've only driven my '51 three times since buying it recently. It, too, needs to be double clutched to shift, and like you, it seems, I need more practice. I've learned to double clutch pretty easily going from second to third, I suppose, because the truck is already rolling along and doesn't seem to 'die' when I'm doing the clutch twice; plus, I've learned that you don't need to push the clutch peddle all the way into the floor; just a quick, and I mean quick partial push will do the trick. For me, I need to practice more on going from first into second. The truck does 'die' when I'm doing it. I think I'm taking too long w/the shift. Also, if you want to cheat, just skip starting out in the first gear. Problem solved. ? Are you double clutching with a 3 speed trans? That should have synchronizers. If it's a 4 speed then yes, skip 1st gear unless you are heavily loaded and pulling up a hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeed Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Merle Coggins said: Are you double clutching with a 3 speed trans? That should have synchronizers. If it's a 4 speed then yes, skip 1st gear unless you are heavily loaded and pulling up a hill. Yes, it is a three on the tree. No synchronizers. I was told that that didn't start until the following model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 As far as I know all 3 speeds were synchronized since at least the 40's. The B-2 series, in 1950, was the first year that the trucks used the column shift 3 speed and it was certainly a synchronized transmission, at least in 2nd and 3rd. If you need to double clutch your shifts your synchronizers are not functioning properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad-Par Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Thanks to all for your input. This is a B2C (3/4 ton) 4 speed on the floor w compound low 1st gear. Thanks again, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Yup, that'll have a spur gear trans. They didn't get synchros in the 4 speed until the B3 series trucks in '51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 7:45 AM, Merle Coggins said: As far as I know all 3 speeds were synchronized since at least the 40's. The B-2 series, in 1950, was the first year that the trucks used the column shift 3 speed and it was certainly a synchronized transmission, at least in 2nd and 3rd. If you need to double clutch your shifts your synchronizers are not functioning properly. the 3spd in my 46 is syncronized but its kinda worn so I still have to double clutch 2-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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