[ROVERNET - UK] Clutch?

[Gordon Harrower]

JOHN wrote:

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>>>>I'm coming out of my customary voyeuristic
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>>position here to run a TC 
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>>>>problem by the more-knowledgeable.  Today I was
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>>driving my '68 TC and 
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>>>>suddenly felt a shudder when trying to shift into
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>>second gear.  Soon 
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>>>>I couldn't get it into second at all, then only
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>>first gear would 
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>>>>work.  > >>
>>>>I'd appreciate any thoughts.
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>>>>Thanks, Gordon.
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>Hi Gordon,
>One thing that has come to mind is the syncro-mesh
>hubs. If they are worn, it could produce the symptoms
>you describe. If so, there should be no problem
>selecting any gear with the engine off.
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>Best wishes
>  John
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John,

Thanks for your message.  I couldn't get it into any gear but first, 
even when the car wasn't running.  Another clue...

Gordon.