'40 Ford Transmission Question

[Joe AZ]

I've installed my freshened engine back in my coupe, with a rebuilt 3 speed transmission.
While shifting is fine, there is one problem I've noticed in my initial test drives.
I live on a hill, and the transmission does not seem to want to come out of 1st gear when descending this steep hill.
Can anyone advise as to what the issue might be?
Thanks,
Joe

[ford38v8]

Joe, that sounds normal. Your engine is holding back rather than driving your transmission. When going downhill, don't allow your speed to overtake the gear you are in. Consider yourself lucky that while in second gear going downhill, the opposite effect isn't happening, dropping out of gear. That is a common problem indicating a malfunction and a teardown to get it right.

[Mac VP]

If you're pushing in the clutch and trying to shift out of first gear, i would check the clutch adjustment to make sure it's disengaging when the pedal is depressed.

[Joe AZ]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Joe, that sounds normal. Your engine is holding back rather than driving your transmission. When going downhill, don't allow your speed to overtake the gear you are in. Consider yourself lucky that while in second gear going downhill, the opposite effect isn't happening, dropping out of gear. That is a common problem indicating a malfunction and a teardown to get it right.

Thanks Alan.......maybe I can start out in second heading down the hill. I'm sure that would be an option.
Joe

[Joe AZ]

Originally Posted by Mac VP

If you're pushing in the clutch and trying to shift out of first gear, i would check the clutch adjustment to make sure it's disengaging when the pedal is depressed.

Thanks Mac...........I have about 1" - 1 1/4" play at the top of the pedal, which I believe should be about right?
Joe

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