Otto, are you driving a SM-420 4-speed or a standard 3-speed? SM-420 is normally driven starting in second gear unless loaded or on a very steep hill where the 3-speed always gets started in first gear to reduce clutch slip.
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD
