| 49ER2 | -- 11-11-2019 @ 3:25 PM |
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I recently disconnected the shift rods from the column to facilitate and replacement of the fuel line through the fender access panel to frame and upon re-connection found that 2nd to3rd would not move ( clutch in or out ). Reverse and 1st move back and forth and across neutral.
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-11-2019 @ 10:24 PM |
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I'd suggest that you disconnect, put it in gear, then adjust the rods to reconnect correctly. Alan
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| 49ER2 | -- 11-12-2019 @ 3:22 AM |
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Thanks for the reply, the 2nd to 3rd lever is disconnected and the lever on the transmission will not move. The vehicle had been sitting for 10 years on jack stands, don't know if that has any bearing. I have tried motor running, shifting in and out of 1st and 2nd, lever seems stuck. Peter
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-12-2019 @ 11:37 AM |
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Don't mean any disrespect, but sometimes the obvious is overlooked: Be sure that one lever is in neutral before attempting to shift the other. Beyond that, the next step would be to drain the tranny to see what comes out (sludge; water; gear chips; whatever), then pull the side plate to check the lever while off the tranny, as it may be that it's shifting fork had slipped out of place. Next would be to inspect the synchromesh, which may be inoperative due to physical wear or from chemical attack. At this point, the tranny would have to come out before proceeding with a rebuild. Alan
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| 49ER2 | -- 11-19-2019 @ 12:05 PM |
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This is Peter following up after speaking with Mr. Mac Van Pelt @ ( Transmissions ) , he also suggested to try all other options before opening up the cover etc. I ran the car on jack stands for a few minutes with 1st and reverse engaged and again tried to shift into 2nd and 3rd using the leverage from the column shift through the levers, rods and transmission levers and with firm constant pressure was able to engage 2nd and 3rd. They were very sluggish but did engage. I then drained the fluid ( no chips or shavings but thick ! ). I am going to flush the gear box with kerosene, drain and refill with recommended lube. The car has been sitting for over 10 years but was working fine before. I will report the results when I'm successful. The vehicle has very low mileage so wear should be minimal.
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-19-2019 @ 11:37 PM |
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Excellent! Mac is the man! And thaks for the update! Alan This message was edited by ford38v8 on 11-19-19 @ 11:38 PM
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| 49ER2 | -- 11-24-2019 @ 8:07 AM |
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Hi Everyone, I am able to shift to all gears but still very stiff, it is below freezing around here however, in the spring the true test will come with some road driving and perhaps another drain and refill. I would like some advice on a related matter : replacing brass lined rubber grommets at column shift linkage, while the old ones look dry rotted they don't seem to be easily removed, the replacements are multi piece. Thanks all, Peter in NH
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