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jkflathead · 07-01-2020, 10:53 AM

I have what I believe to be a '36 Ford transmission. I am using Van Pelt's book as a guide and have dated it accordingly. The corner of the shifter base plate was broken off so I replaced it with another one that appears to be the same. It was rusty so I cleaned it all up, sprayed the sliders with penetrating oil a couple of times every day for a couple of weeks. The reverse, first side slides well and shifts like it was new when I put the shifter back on. However I can't get the front fork shaft for 2nd and 3rd to mover. I tap everything with a hammer slightly when I apply the penetrating oil. But the damn thing won't move. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

07-01-2020, 10:53 AM	#1
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NY 13355 Posts: 716	shifter top problem I have what I believe to be a '36 Ford transmission. I am using Van Pelt's book as a guide and have dated it accordingly. The corner of the shifter base plate was broken off so I replaced it with another one that appears to be the same. It was rusty so I cleaned it all up, sprayed the sliders with penetrating oil a couple of times every day for a couple of weeks. The reverse, first side slides well and shifts like it was new when I put the shifter back on. However I can't get the front fork shaft for 2nd and 3rd to mover. I tap everything with a hammer slightly when I apply the penetrating oil. But the damn thing won't move. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.