trans rebuilder

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jerry shook

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My transmission in the 40 i just bought has a whining noise in 1st gear and scrapes when changing gears, it has dope in it. My question is who i can get to rebuild it if needed. I live in north east ga.
 
Why don't you try it yourself? See the Van Pelt website for a good rebuild book. Also check out those guys on this forum that seem to have an endless lunch hour down Tampa way. They were inspired and did it, you can too.
 
sound like bearings in the countershaft and loose or worn syncro rings--it is an easy build. also look into the rubber bushings on the shift rods and that they are correctly adjusted, this can cause scraping when shifting
 
Know someone in Marietta if that is convenient for you. PM me and I can provide contact info
 
Hi Everyone,

At one time I was a member of the 'second gear kick out' club. No more!!

Charlie NY, a FordBarn member here, was the man my Dad (henryat1140) trusted to do the trans, rear, dizzy, and steering in his/our/my car. It all works without complaint. The rearend ratio change especially made the car more highway friendly.

Some of our stuff was shipped from MD to NY and back, some purchased outright, all worth the tribute! I can help with ideas for an easily made shipping container that will take a Ford ****** through the trucking system.

Mac, also a FordBarn member here, would be an outstanding choice, he also seriously knows what we all don't but is willing to tell, and his website is unbelievably helpful!

-VT/JeffH
 
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Sixseven said:
Why don't you try it yourself? See the Van Pelt website for a good rebuild book. Also check out those guys on this forum that seem to have an endless lunch hour down Tampa way. They were inspired and did it, you can too.
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Yup, on our "lunch hour" we have rebuilt the transmissions in our '51 F-1 and '39 LZ. We got the necessary parts for the various rebuilds from several sources including Mac Van Pelt, Joe Smith in Atlanta, and Joblot Automotive. The transmissions are relatively easy to rebuild, just take your time and you'll get her done. Have fun with it.;)
 
When your done it probably will look like this one ? Not smart enough to get the pictures up but sent them on to Walt if he wants to post them.
 
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I had a Ford falcon with a 3 speed, I used to brake the trans all the time. i got good at fixing it, I should say fixing it and not rebuilding it. I would replace the broken parts with other worn out parts. I was back on the road and that was good!
 
Yea, I guess there is a big difference between rebuilding and fixing! I'm too poor to go with the rebuilding option typically, but hey whatever it takes to get her back on the road!
 
For the do-it-yourselfer, the hardest part is getting familiar with all the parts so you can determine what will work and what needs replacing. Replacing everything can get expensive and not always necessary. Some slightly worn or damaged parts, may work OK individually but not so well if used together.
 
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