Ted G's 427 Cobra Build #10333 - 5000 Miles In

[Windsor]

I originally thought my hydraulic clutch wasn't adjusted correctly because I had a very slight grind going into reverse. Searching the forum, I realized that this is somewhat normal in the Tremec transmissions. Going into first gear first or holding down the clutch for an additional second remedies that issue.

It wasn't until 80s (90s?) that transmissions even had a synchro on reverse. Sounds like Tremec (and predecessor) sorta made an attempt at making it work. Or, alternatively, us drivers are just trying to do it too fast.

Either way, I've developed a habit of dropping it into 2nd first and then "R" when driving manual gearboxes. 1st->R would also work fine.