'65 Transmission

Aaron McKinnon wrote:
>
> I have a 1965 with a 1300 and swingaxle tranny. 1st and 2nd are
> impossible to shift in to from a stop. The only way you can get it
> to go in to these gears is by shifting to 3rd, then 2nd, and finally
> 1st (sometimes you can go from 2nd to 1st at a stop...). The tranny
> doesn't make any funny sounds or pop out of gear. The shifter
> bushing seems to be in good shape - moves about 1-1.5 inches while
> in gear. Any ideas...?
>
Sounds like the syncros are shot. Tranny rebuild time.
John