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1976 CJ-7 Transmission 1st Gear

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by dipablo, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. Mar 2, 2012
    dipablo

    dipablo New Member

    Carlsbad, NM
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    Hello-
    Is it normal to have to double clutch 1st gear with a Jeep t18 transmission while still moving? It does not grind at a dead stop, but it will if I am moving. Any ideas? Thank You!!
     
    dipablo, Mar 2, 2012
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  2. Mar 2, 2012
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

    Quebec, Canada
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    t-18 first speed is a crawl gear, not synchornized at all....i have one in my cj5 and i always start on second speed....
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2012
    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    No it's not unusual. As mentioned 1st and reverse are not synchronized. Some of the shifter knobs show the shift pattern as L-1-2-3.
     
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    timgr

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    A '76 will have the close-ratio T-18, with a 4.02:1 1st gear. Not terribly low. Combine that with the standard 3.54:1 axle ratio in 1976 and tall tires, and you may be tempted to start off in 1st gear.
     
    timgr, Mar 2, 2012
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