fltowndon32571
Junior Member
how do you get the shifter arm off the shaft is the pin holding it seals are leaking pretty bad 1947 ford thanks donny
shifter shaft seals
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I grind the end of the cross-pin to reveal the original pin diameter and punch the pin out. I've had some which made me work from both ends before the pin would budge. After the pin is out twist and turn and work the lever off. Finally, deburrr the shaft and get it slick so as to slide out of the housing without damage.
Mac VP
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We often have to drill out the pin, using a smaller bit than the 1/4" pin. Once the pin is "relieved" by this, you can easily punch out the remaining piece. Keeping the bit straight is important. As JWL said, make sure the shaft has no burrs (which would damage the new oil seals).
You will be removing both shafts, which releases the two 3/8" steel balls in the detent mechanism (located in the center of the housing). After removing the old oil seals and pressing in the new ones, you need to reassemble the detent assy. Put one shifter shaft in place, then replace the detent components (spring, plunger pin, and one steel ball). Now place the other shaft into its bore but don't push it all the way in place. Use a thin putty knife to hold the remaining 3/8" ball against the spring. Push the second shaft all the way in place....the cam detents will push the putty knife which depresses the ball. Once in place, just pull the knife out.
I suggest replacing the lever pins with new pins. We use a steel pin that we trim to be about 3/16" outside of the hole thru the lever. Use an anvil and your big hammer to tap the pin until you've peened it over nicely. This also "swells" the pin inside the lever and shaft so you don't have any slop when the lever is rotated for shifting. Repeat this for the other shaft and its pin.
You will be removing both shafts, which releases the two 3/8" steel balls in the detent mechanism (located in the center of the housing). After removing the old oil seals and pressing in the new ones, you need to reassemble the detent assy. Put one shifter shaft in place, then replace the detent components (spring, plunger pin, and one steel ball). Now place the other shaft into its bore but don't push it all the way in place. Use a thin putty knife to hold the remaining 3/8" ball against the spring. Push the second shaft all the way in place....the cam detents will push the putty knife which depresses the ball. Once in place, just pull the knife out.
I suggest replacing the lever pins with new pins. We use a steel pin that we trim to be about 3/16" outside of the hole thru the lever. Use an anvil and your big hammer to tap the pin until you've peened it over nicely. This also "swells" the pin inside the lever and shaft so you don't have any slop when the lever is rotated for shifting. Repeat this for the other shaft and its pin.
fltowndon32571
Junior Member
thanks guys i guess i need to take side cover off ****** and do it on the bench. thanks donny