1936 Ford Pickup Shifting Issues

MadmanWilson

MadmanWilson

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I haven't got the truck to run yet but was curious about a transmission issue it has. The transmission and engine is original.

I am able to shift to reverse, neutral and first but I cannot get it over to second or third. I assume it'll have to come out, but I'm no transmission guy... anyone experience this or have any pointers?
 
For sure, I would pull the top cover off and look/check things out first. Look at forks and action disassembled. Try manually getting the syncro to move. Ect... Might save a lot of work.
 
Turn the engine over a lttle or rock the car in gear. If you pull the top off make sure it is neutral first and the synchronizer will be lined up when you put it together.
 
You are relatively close to Cincinnati. Consider getting it to our trans shop. We specialize in the old Ford 3 speed toploaders.
 
Thanks for the advice guys!

Mac VP: Once I get this thing running, I'd like to get the transmission rebuilt, but it'd probably be early next year before I got around to it. What sort of price would we be looking at (just ball park) to get one of these rebuilt?
 
This is not really the place for requesting a quote. As you are local, why don't you phone or even pay him a visit.
 
Could be, I guess I figured it may be helpful for folks to know ballpark what they could expect if they had ****** issues. But maybe you're right, I'm no judge for sure.
 
My transmission was basically stuck from sitting, once I pulled off the top I could see why, the gear oil or lard, was so thick, it must have been the infamous 600W. I just drained & cleaned it out pretty good, then added 140 gear oil, now it is loose and shifts great!
 
Pull the shifter housing out, ...my '42 would only go into Reverse and 1st as well.
I'm thinking yours will have rust and such, preventing it from moving over...I sprayed mine down with PB Blaster and after a bit of coaxing, she began to free up.

Washed it all out with solvent, lubed it up, been fine all summer.
 
MadmanWilson said:
I guess I figured it may be helpful for folks to know ballpark what they could expect if they had ****** issues. But maybe you're right, I'm no judge for sure.
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'Ballpark' estimates are a dis-service to all involved.
If the estimate is too low, the customer has an unrealistic expectation that may not be met when their project requires additional parts and labor. Its basically a low-ball estimate to get you in the door and committed to the project.

A realistic 'ballpark' estimate might tend to scare off a good customer, especially when they compare it to the low-ball offers that are thrown around.

Mac VanP sold me parts, a manual, and offered excellent phone advice when I needed it. I've never rebuilt a trans before but with his help and a few question/answer threads on this site I was able to do it on my own.

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You won't go wrong dealing with Mac VP. It would be next to impossible to give you an accurate quote without seeing your transmission and getting some basic idea of what might be wrong with it internally. He has given me some over the phone help on a 39 transmission I was building. This was before he published his book on early Ford transmissions which, BTW, is the best source of written information you can find on this subject.
 
Just saw your avatar and the town you're in...beautiful country! I'm planning a move there from ILLinois in the next year or two. Gotta have my 36 pickup running by then! Daughter and husband live in Plainfield, but we're looking maybe Brownsburg
 
We like it out here. I actually work in Indianapolis, not too far from Brownsburg. I even go through there on the way home sometimes!
 
MM Wilson, I wasn't trying to beat you up, just didn't think it was fair on mac VP.
I think Scott covered it well. All the best!
 
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