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Old 06-20-2009, 02:06 PM
glc glc is offline
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Balky like that is often a sticky pilot bearing. Easiest way to get it into 1st is this:

When coasting down to a stop, put it in neutral and release the clutch. When you are almost stopped - doing about 2 mph - step on the clutch and it should slip right in.
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