some Q's about driving a manual

[mtucker]

1) when coasting up to a stoplight, is it ok to push the tranny into neutral without using the clutch? 2) when sitting at a lengthy stoplight, should I have it in 1st with the clutch in (obviously) or should I have it in neutral with my foot off the clutch? 3) does it hurt the tranny to shift without the clutch, assuming I don't grind the gears? I've driven quite a few vehicles with manual transmissions but I've never really known the answers to those questions. Thanks in advance. m.a.t. ------------------ 1999 XLT SC, bright red, 4.2l, 5 speed, MAAP stainless nerfs, Prime Designs bug deflector, Astro Euro-Lid II, Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil and Transmission Fluid.

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[coolsvile]

well i am not really an "expert" either, but i can tell you by what i have heard, and my own opinion.
1) i dont think it really hurts the tranny, but i cant imagine it helpin it
2)i find it better to leave it in neutral, then when the lights about to change, start playin with the clutch
3) most people say that it doesnt hurt the transmission, but i know on my truck, i cant and i wont do it

I dont know if this helps, but its better than none
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1999 Black F150 XLT Sport 4x4
Flareside
4.6 Triton V-8
Manual Transmission
Captains Chairs
Button-down Tonneau Cover
Webasto Sunroof
Spray-on Bed-liner
Xenon Fog and Headlights
Blackwidow Car Alarm
Window Tint
Wet Okole Seats (ALL)
2 10" Kicker CompVR's
on Fosgate 360a2
Kicker Components Front
& Fosgate 5x7 Rear
on Fosgate 200a4
Blaupunkt Muchen Deck


[This message has been edited by coolsvile (edited 10-07-2000).]

[Y2K 7700 4x4]

1) yes
2) your call - throw-out bearings wear only when your clutch is dis-engaged -- but usually last the life of a clutch.
3) No - with your priviso; but I've never seen anyone pass your proviso -- Is kinda like teaching your dog to walk on his hind legs -- and then expecting him never to fall. The synchro will 'mask' not being good -- and/but will sacrifice itself while you learn to be good -- by which time, it's too late for the synchro.

See the long thread at: http://www.f150online.com/f150board/...ML/000405.html for some details.

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Y2K™ Jim

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

[Dennis]

1. You *can* do that, but why would you? Not only is it safer to keep the truck in gear while you slow down, but in many states (if not all) it's against the law to coast in neutral.

2. At a stop, it's always better to leave the tranny in neutral and foot off the clutch. Any pressure on the clutch pedal will contribute to unnecessary wearing of the clutch and/or throw-out bearing.

3. Sure you can shift without a clutch, but you gotta be good to do it. You need to match three things to do it properly. The engine rpm, road speed, and gear ratio. If you do it wrong, you will definitely wear out the tranny at a much faster than normal rate and if you grossly miss-match the three, you will grind the gears and may even break them.