Double Clutching question

once you get used to it ,it will come naturally. When I started out, it was very noticeable. In my short time driving, I didn't even think about it on my last trip around the neighborhood.
 
Double clutch going down usually but per Tbird not required if you get the timing right. Then start shifting up and down without the clutch at all. Really improves your driving skills and impresses your friends. Right Bill W? I know you know how to do it.
 
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Henry didn't see a need to double clutch either, it's only mentioned to use that method if your downshifting to second at a very high speed. Page 10 of the owners book goes over how to shift. The key is you need to have the car set up properly, (rpm, correct trans oil, clutch adjustment ,etc , etc) which the owners manual assumes it is, then shift at the right speed per the instructions.
http://www.motormayhem.net/wp-uploads/2009/04/Model-A-Instruction-Manual.pdf

Another myth carried on
 
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If you shift slowly and your idle is not too high, there is no the need...I down shift all the time without double clutching... (just 3rd to 2nd) and with small tap on the accelerator, when I go around the corner, there is no grinding... City driving tends to make one get better at it... and does take time to get the feel for when to shift and how fast the engine needs to be.

That, said, I'd start out learning how to double clutch your car and over time, you'll likely learn to shift without it... that's what happened to me..
 
Double clutching is not necessary, however for downshifting quickly it works well. There are times especially when you need to downshift quickly, I double clutch then but otherwise don'T bother. The biggest trick to shifting an A is, waiting. Give the Trans plenty of time and it will improve your shifting dramatically. Another thing is to keep your hand throttle idle speed LOW.
 
Its all a matter of time and experience. Slow down and all will eventually go well.
Practice, practice and then go practice some more.
Upshifts don't really require double clutching.
Downshifts, at first, do or will. With practice that can be eliminated. The engine speed needs to raised higher than one would think at first. Better to raise the engine speed to much than not enough. Again, nice and easy and one push of the pedal will work fine.
Did I mention practice ?
 
If there is a downside to double clutching...I have not noticed it yet.
 

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Most people that I see who don't double clutch are grinding gears and forcing them into mesh. That causes metal grindings and chipped teeth, and the metal grindings don't help bearing life. I install rare earth magnets in the pockets of the fill and drain plugs.
 
im loving this thread for all the good shifting tips. One thing I found is to throw the shifter with more purpose than you would a modern german synchro tans. all my american vehicles before Betsie were autos
 
I would have thought that the answer to the question may depend on your car. If you are able to change gear smoothly without double de clutching, fine, if not double declutch. This is a practical, not theoretical matter.
 
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