Re: Male Chauvinism Of Former Times

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On 28/05/2022 13:53, Ian Jackson wrote:
> In message <t6rh83$rqb$1@dont-email.me>, Java Jive 
> <java@evij.com.invalid> writes
>> Re double de-clutching ...
>>
>> On 27/05/2022 18:43, MB wrote:
>>>
>>> On 27/05/2022 16:55, NY wrote:
>>>> >> Anyone who can
>>>> master that skill deserves much kudos.
>>>  It is surprising how quickly you get used to it, I think our first 
>>> couple of Land Rovers at work needed it.
>>
>> Yes, in the days I worked on farms, it was considered best practice to 
>> DDC tractors.  That is to say, they had a 'crash' gearbox, so could 
>> take a bashing, but I was taught to DDC by the farm's foreman, and 
>> when you got it just about right you could change gear without 
>> anything worse than a satisfying 'clunk'!
>>
> 60 years ago I learned to drive on a car with (deliberately) no 
> synchromesh on 1st, and needed to know how to double-declutch. I still 
> do it (although the actual accuracy my rev matching is rather 
> questionable!). With some cars I could drive without using the clutch 
> (very useful when, say, the hydraulics had failed - although starting 
> off and stopping was a bit scary) - but modern cars won't let you do this.

I learnt to drive on a 1948 Morris ambulance. I always double declutch. 
Very useful for steep hills and that. I heel and toe as well. I've never 
worn a clutch out. When I bought my (1990) tractor the young bloke said, 
"Don't try to change gear while you're moving coz it can't be done. 
Select a gear and ratio then set off." I found that I could change gear 
whilst moving with no trouble.

Bill (smug)

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