I drive my 73 Ford F-250 like a 3 speed because 1st is a granny gear and you go about 10 ft before you need to change up. I also have an Isuzu Box truck that I drive the same way for the same reason.
My Rover's I drive like 4 speeds. Even when my 109 P-up had a fresh engine I drove it like a 4 speed.
If you really want to drive it like a 3 speed then go ahead, if you are worried about using up the clutch too quickly then learn to shift without the clutch going to 3rd or 4th.
One thing to think about, does your friend's Rover have smaller tires than your Rover? That could definitely effect things.
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Save your clutch--use 1st gear! When you start off in 2nd, the clutch has to slip more (and thereby wear more) to get it going without stalling. 1st in a rover isn't a "granny gear" like on the T18s/T98s.
That's my take on it, anyhow.Leave a comment:
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drive it like a 3 speed or 4 speed
I have a "fresh" motor, around 10K miles on it. Rochester carb. I drive my truck like a 4 speed. Meaning I almost always start away from a stop using 1st gear. My bud "scott" on this board has always driven his truck like a 3 speed, meaning he starts from a stop in 2nd gear. What is everyone else doing? Seems like when I start in 2nd the motor lugs a bit until I get some momentum going. I've driven other 4 speeds, like the T-18 in my heep, that trying to use 1st on pavement is a waste of time. Does the average Series prefer/benefit one way or another from using 1st or 2nd or is it a matter of use whatever feels right?
Jeff
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