Red Magi,

Do a search on this subject.
It is the #1 most talked about item on this board.

You can even talk to Terry Haines on Fordcontour.org.

In the winter, put the car in neutral and start it.
Drop the clutch and let the engine spin the tranny in neutral for a few seconds.
When the oil is spread around a little, you can shift into 2nd with no problem.

After the syncros are worn badly, then the problem will be there all summer long...
You are only seeing the start of the problem...


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