49 3 speed transmission?

[1949mercury]

Does anyone know what this hole is for ? It’s leaking some gear oil and is also threaded for a 1/4 bolt.

Thanks

 

[Russ/40]

Very difficult case to diagnose indeed! A bad case of "zeropetrolinapic"

 

[Alaska Jim]

no picture.

 

[1949mercury]

Thanks didn’t realize that

 

[expavr]

That hole is for the bolt that secures the hold down bracket for the O/D cable to the transmission. You are missing the bracket and the cable.

 

[1949mercury]

Ok thanks. I have the cable not sure about the bracket, I will look tomorrow and see about putting it on. Any pictures of the bracket?

 

[51 MERC-CT]

It's a formed loop clamp.

 

[1949mercury]

Ok thanks a lot for the help.

 

[expavr]

It's a formed loop clamp.

The O/D cable bracket on both of my 49 trans is a “U” shaped bracket about 1 1/2” long with a hole in the middle. One of the bracket’s legs has a *** on it that fits into a notch in the housing. I have photos of it on my iPhone and can send them to you. Text me with your cell# or email address and I’ll forward them.
Les Williams

 

[1949mercury]

I looked in my manual and my box of bolts and I think I found it.

 

[1949mercury]

My manual. Thanks for the help.

 

[expavr]

I looked in my manual and my box of bolts and I think I found it.

That’s it...

 

[Zephyr Q]

I looked in my manual and my box of bolts and I think I found it.

Glad I scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page, I was just about to grab my camera and crawl under my car. Not that I don't need to crawl under it still, I just don't need to bother with the camera.