That sounds like you are stuck in neutral. Possible broken shift linkage. Car rolls so it can't be stuck in two gears. Slight rpm drop is the drag from the trans oil as the clutch engages and begins to turn the input shaft. Either that or you took out the drive shaft and forgot about it.

Steve

Oh, was *that* what that explosion was? Just kidding. At least drive shafts must be cheaper than transmissions! And they sort of are "wear items" (at least the U-joints) that the car would benefit from by finally replacing it after 38+ years- or so I might rationalize it.

I can't wait to look underneath tomorrow. :stupid:

Edited April 15, 200917 yr by Poindexter

Oh, was *that* what that explosion was? Just kidding. At least drive shafts must be cheaper than transmissions! And they sort of are "wear items" (at least the U-joints) that the car would benefit from by finally replacing it after 38+ years- or so I might rationalize it.

I can't wait to look underneath tomorrow. :stupid:

I actually meant you removed it, say to replace the u-joints over the winter, and forgot. I was just joking, although stranger things have happened.

Steve