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11-10-2019, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Transmission problem on 41 ford car
I have a flathead 41 ford with original transmission and has a 1950 ford truck engine. I took it out for a drive and when I got home the transmission was stuck in 3rd gear! Transmission was replaced a while back. I disconnected linkage and still won't budge. Any ideas?
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11-10-2019, 11:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Put your general location in your profile and maybe some can recommend a local transmission expert.
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11-10-2019, 11:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
thanks! I will do that.
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11-10-2019, 11:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
FYI I am in the greater Sacramento area.
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11-11-2019, 05:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Try jacking up one rear wheel (with the usual safety precautions) and rocking the wheel back and forth. Sort of rattle the trans up a bit.
Try moving the levers directly at the side of the trans. both levers, not just 2nd/top. Lastly, if still no joy, pull the side plate and forks etc. and see what has happened. Mart. |
11-11-2019, 09:59 AM | #6 |
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11-11-2019, 12:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Sounds to me like the snychro went to far forward (or would it be aft for 3rd???) and the blocks & balls popped out locking up the trans. Just a guess. You'll need to take it out or take of the side cover at least to inspect.
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11-11-2019, 01:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Be careful trying to remove the side cover with the trans in the car, may or may not come off in a '41 with trans in place.
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11-11-2019, 02:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Are you sure the engine is not locked so you can not shift out of 3rd gear ? Did you try rocking the car to see if it will free up ? JMHO
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11-11-2019, 02:47 PM | #10 | |
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Your description is a symptom of the starter drive being locked-up with the flywheel. Even if the starter drive were locked-up, the trans should still shift. Tim Ayers' post #7 above sounds like a plausible possibility. DD |
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11-11-2019, 03:14 PM | #11 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
Have you tried having someone push in the clutch while you try to move the side levers on the trans?
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11-11-2019, 04:20 PM | #12 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
the engine runs fine. clutch disengages transmission. only thing wrong is the transmission can not be shifted out of 3 rd gear! It stays in 3rd gear. This locked up when I was driving it so I was able to drive it home locked up in 3 rd gear.
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11-11-2019, 04:31 PM | #13 |
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Re: Transmission problem on 41 ford car
thank you for all your responses. I think Tim Ayers comment is probably the correct diagnosis but it is the most unfortunate one. That means the transmission has to come out!
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11-11-2019, 07:04 PM | #14 |
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