49 3 speed transmission?
 

Does anyone know what this hole is for ? It’s leaking some gear oil and is also threaded for a 1/4 bolt.

Thanks

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

Very difficult case to diagnose indeed! A bad case of "zeropetrolinapic"

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

no picture.

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

Thanks didn’t realize that

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

That hole is for the bolt that secures the hold down bracket for the O/D cable to the transmission. You are missing the bracket and the cable.

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

Ok thanks. I have the cable not sure about the bracket, I will look tomorrow and see about putting it on. Any pictures of the bracket?

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

It's a formed loop clamp.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1525010279

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

Ok thanks a lot for the help.

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

The O/D cable bracket on both of my 49 trans is a “U” shaped bracket about 1 1/2” long with a hole in the middle. One of the bracket’s legs has a tit on it that fits into a notch in the housing. I have photos of it on my iPhone and can send them to you. Text me with your cell# or email address and I’ll forward them.
Les Williams

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

I looked in my manual and my box of bolts and I think I found it.

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

My manual. Thanks for the help.

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

That’s it...

Re: 49 3 speed transmission?
 

Glad I scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page, I was just about to grab my camera and crawl under my car. Not that I don't need to crawl under it still, I just don't need to bother with the camera.