Topic: '39 trans shift tower


thirtysixford    -- 03-14-2026 @ 7:48 AM
  I'm rebuilding the shift tower on my '39 top loader.
When I removed the two detent screws, springs and balls I noticed the shifter shafts still had spring tension and would lock into 3 detent positions just like I hadn't removed the anything.
When I got the shafts out, I found they each had 6 notches, 3 facing out to the double detent ball/springs and 3 facing in towards the center plunger. The plunger was the '37 and earlier B-7233 type with a spring and not the solid 81A-7233 that should be used. Odd

The shafts show some wear, so I plan on replacing them and using the solid plunger.


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