It is probably the shift rod adjustments or soft motormounts.

Stan

On Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:21:58 -0600 "Thompson, Michael"
<METhompson@GOLDER.COM> writes:
> Dear all
>
> I occasionally have problems selecting 1st gear In my 1981 Westy
> (manual).
> The problem seems worse when the engine is warm or has been
> traveling in top
> gear for some time.  It is more inconvenient than a problem at the
> moment.
> I usually shift into 1st on a roll before coming to a complete stop
> - this
> works 99% of the time.
> Is this something related to the shift linkage/shifter that can be
> easily
> fixed (it feels like you are pushing against something solid, and
> usually
> ends up slipping into 3rd instead of 1st) or is it a synchronization
> ring
> problem showing up.  Can I reduce the problem by using synthetic
> gearbox
> oil?  I have no other problems with the box (doesn't jump out of
> gear,
> selects easily on the move)
> TIA
> Michael
> 1981 Westy 'Daisy'
>

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