50 model owners

The high to 2nd down shift is a synchronized shift so the blocker ring in the synchro should get the two shafts close to the same rpm level for an easy shift. A worn synchro ring may not do a very good job of it.
 
I remember doing the when downshifting a Model A Ford that didn't have syncros. Shouldn't be required for the later cars with syncros. I hate to say it, what is a Model 50?

Charlie Stephens
 
I still do it out of habit. I owned some pretty worn-out Shoeboxes back in the day.

I don't see how it could hurt anything with a fresh transmission and might even be easier on the equipment.
 
Thanks for the advice. I am sure it worn and has a good many mileson it. Probably will just try the rev matching for now until I can do something different. I don't know enough about a transmission to change synchronizers my self.
 
Bullerman said:
Thanks for the advice. I am sure it worn and has a good many mileson it. Probably will just try the rev matching for now until I can do something different. I don't know enough about a transmission to change synchronizers my self.
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What’s your location? Maybe someone close by that can help you? Or MacVanpelt @vanpeltsales can.
 
The 259 series transmissions used in shoe boxes are an updated version of the older light duty 3-speed used in prewar and postwar cars up to 1948. They have a smaller diameter input shaft but use the same basic synchronizer unit that came out in 1939. Get yourself a copy of Mac VanPelt's early Ford transmission book. Even though the 259 is a bit different, they are close enough to get the job done. Check out VanPelt Sales website. He has parts and a lot of information on there. He alway has the best available parts and his snap ring kit it the best.
 
I am right on the middle of of Louisiana ( Pineville).
I'll see if I can get one of the Van Pelt books and may give them a call.
 
About 30 years ago, I was building a '36 with a '50 Merc and a '39 3-speed. I got a good case through Hemming's, a decent '40-'48 sideshift locally, and a book (it's probably not as good as Mac's is now). I took the whole thing apart, spread it out on the bench and went through it faithfully following the book. When I decided something looked too worn, I was able to get it from Little Dearborn. The result turned out excellently. It was one of the best transmissions I have ever run. I was a complete rookie, so don't let that stop you.

Just be careful with the cluster gear needle bearings.:eek:
 
Drove a little yesterday. Tried the rev matching. It seems to do a little better but something is still not right. I am having clutch issues may have something to do with that also.
 
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