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Fillinjc · 02-07-2016, 01:47 PM

Hi,

I am thinking that the transmission main shaft in my 1930 coupe has the fixed front bearing spacer and should not get the "key ring". Correct?

Thanks,
Jerry

Tom Endy · 02-07-2016, 02:59 PM

yes, that is correct, you have an early main shaft. Do not put the later "key ring" spacer on it as it will jam the transmission.

You might want think about replacing the front slider as it looks to be in poor condition.

Tom Endy

Fillinjc · 02-07-2016, 03:15 PM

Thanks Tom.

Cluster gear also I'm guessing?

Big hammer · 02-07-2016, 06:13 PM

Ouch! Yes

Tom Endy · 02-07-2016, 08:08 PM

Yes, it looks pretty bad. Also check the nose end of the input shaft to see if it is grooved. Slide a new pilot bearing on it and see if there is a lot of wiggle. It can be repaired by machining down and pressing a sleeve over it.

Tom Endy

31 RPU · 02-07-2016, 09:50 PM

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I bought a pilot bearing with a smaller ID on the race and had the nose turned down to fit and didn't need a sleeve.

02-07-2016, 02:59 PM	#2
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Transmission Main Shaft yes, that is correct, you have an early main shaft. Do not put the later "key ring" spacer on it as it will jam the transmission. You might want think about replacing the front slider as it looks to be in poor condition. Tom Endy

02-07-2016, 06:13 PM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Transmission Main Shaft Ouch! Yes

02-07-2016, 08:08 PM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Transmission Main Shaft Yes, it looks pretty bad. Also check the nose end of the input shaft to see if it is grooved. Slide a new pilot bearing on it and see if there is a lot of wiggle. It can be repaired by machining down and pressing a sleeve over it. Tom Endy

02-07-2016, 09:50 PM	#6
31 RPU Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: Transmission Main Shaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I bought a pilot bearing with a smaller ID on the race and had the nose turned down to fit and didn't need a sleeve.