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Old 09-24-2015, 03:55 PM   #1
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Default What does it do?

I'm thinking this is 40's truck, but what is the purpose? My first thought was clutch, but can't find info about it. Thanks.
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Old 09-24-2015, 03:58 PM   #2
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Looks like a transmission gear positioner
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Old 09-24-2015, 04:10 PM   #3
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Default Re: What does it do?

Yeh, I also thought the same thing. Just haven't found it referenced anywhere. Even Vanpelt's didn't list it that I could find.
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PTO engagement lever or 2 speed rear axle ???
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Parts book says fork & roller assy (sliding clutch shift) trucks except 122"(WB) 1940-1944. On page 111 of the "green bible" you'll see it. Part of a two speed axle on a big truck.
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Old 09-24-2015, 04:51 PM   #6
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Old 09-24-2015, 05:15 PM   #7
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I was pretty heavy into the obsolete parts in the late 80's until I got into the Ford business. I really don't recall seeing that part so you either have something real valuable or something that never breaks that nobody needs! I've kept all of my parts
books from 1928-79 and if nothing else they are handy to see how something fits together.
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Old 09-24-2015, 05:18 PM   #8
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I just bought a "re-print" green bible on eBay. I figure I've asked plenty of silly questions on here. At least now I will ask fewer silly questions....)
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Old 09-24-2015, 05:23 PM   #9
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I just bought a "re-print" green bible on eBay. I figure I've asked plenty of silly questions on here. At least now I will ask fewer silly questions....)
On the contrary! You'll discover all sorts of new questions to ask!
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What about a fork for a throw out bearing on a big truck? That's what it looks like to me.
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Old 09-25-2015, 11:02 AM   #11
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Try Faxon's in Riverside, CA. They have a reprint or it on CD. I recommend the hard copy, not that much more and much easier to navigate, IMO.

www.faxonautoliterature.com/
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Old 09-25-2015, 11:34 AM   #12
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I'd say '42 deluxe has it,,,2 speed shift part, probably manual.
In my "57 parts book , 40xx stuff is rear axle
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