Recent content by Bob's '53

Thanks to the suggestions here, info from Mac at VanPelt and a transmission guru on the FTE (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) Forum, my Trans. is all back together. Even has 3 forwards, a reverse and a neutral!!:) Won't be road tested for a while, but all seems well!! Thanks Again!!

Thanks guys!! I made a "dummy" shaft and already installed the cluster once. it didn't go to badly but tipping it up on end makes a whole lot of sense!! Won't get back to it until probably Tuesday... I'll let you know how it goes!!

That sounds like a good sequence as well and a lot easier than trying to reinstall the cluster with the other two in the case.. I’ll give it ago Thanks

Thanks Frank, I as posting while you where. That is exactly my issue. I guess I'll just keep plugging away at it..:)

1) Sorry if I offended anyone with my POS comment. 2) I got all my parts from Van Pelt and talked to Mac directly. 3) I believe Mac's book only covers transmissions up to 1950, this is a 1953 side load, light 3spd. I have not been able to find a manual. I've searched the internet and can't find...

Got a '53 F100, light duty 3spd in pieces on my bench. Got all the parts I need (i think) and am starting re-assembly.. Profanity begins!! I've been faced with some pretty daunting automotive tasks in my life but this POS is a challenge... I've rebuilt countless Porsche 901 and 915 gearboxes...