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JRHASZARD · 05-18-2020, 07:41 PM

Casting about in darkness, again. Misfortune has caused me to seek aid from the group. I am wanting to install the nice rebuilt transmission in my 39 pickup and move on instead of lingering to beat dead horses. I am just about to the end of my runway and what doesn't get finished will soon go to the bottom feeders when my widow moves back to Brazil.
This pickup was about as derelict as you could get when I got it. Who knows what parts are actually on it. I am trying to install the engine and transmission but am unsure about the arm on the clutch release shaft. The shaft arm it had seemed to be shorter than the one it came back with from the overhauler's shop. That one is 4 1/2 inches center to center. I am worried that if I install the engine and transmission with this arm, it may not be the correct geometry for the pedal setup in this truck. I don't want to have to remove everything and do it over I want to be sure all is going to fit before it goes in. I am still angry about the JC Whitney clutch plate I installed with a crescent wrench and pliers in my $150.00 MGTD in 1964 and then found out it was in backwards. And the two tools weren't even Whitworth.
First, the pedal mount has the number 91A-2467 stamped on it. I am unable to ascertain if this is correct for my truck. Would anyone know? This would be a place to start. I don't care if it is correct as long as it works.
Second, the clutch shaft arm on there now is from a 37 I believe the man said. Didn't get to talk to him before he had to take another call.
It would be nice if I could resolve some of this hobby stuff in a timely manner as I have some more pressing responsibilities and may not get back to this soon if ever.

05-18-2020, 07:41 PM	#1
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 219	Transmission lineage Casting about in darkness, again. Misfortune has caused me to seek aid from the group. I am wanting to install the nice rebuilt transmission in my 39 pickup and move on instead of lingering to beat dead horses. I am just about to the end of my runway and what doesn't get finished will soon go to the bottom feeders when my widow moves back to Brazil. This pickup was about as derelict as you could get when I got it. Who knows what parts are actually on it. I am trying to install the engine and transmission but am unsure about the arm on the clutch release shaft. The shaft arm it had seemed to be shorter than the one it came back with from the overhauler's shop. That one is 4 1/2 inches center to center. I am worried that if I install the engine and transmission with this arm, it may not be the correct geometry for the pedal setup in this truck. I don't want to have to remove everything and do it over I want to be sure all is going to fit before it goes in. I am still angry about the JC Whitney clutch plate I installed with a crescent wrench and pliers in my $150.00 MGTD in 1964 and then found out it was in backwards. And the two tools weren't even Whitworth. First, the pedal mount has the number 91A-2467 stamped on it. I am unable to ascertain if this is correct for my truck. Would anyone know? This would be a place to start. I don't care if it is correct as long as it works. Second, the clutch shaft arm on there now is from a 37 I believe the man said. Didn't get to talk to him before he had to take another call. It would be nice if I could resolve some of this hobby stuff in a timely manner as I have some more pressing responsibilities and may not get back to this soon if ever.