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1937sedandelivery

08-23-2020 @ 1:42 PM

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It would make sense that it is in 2nd. That was the last shift I made and that was the shifter position. When i pulled the cover off, i took care to pull it slowly up vertically. Once it cleared the gears i flipped it over and laid it down. I didn't feel or see anything move during this process.

The car is now in the garage where i can look at it closer and twiddle with it. I have no idea how everything works together, time to learn...

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08-23-2020 @ 5:26 PM

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It looks like it is in 2nd and low at the same time. Pry the shift collars back to neutral and check your shifting forks and related machanism.

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08-23-2020 @ 7:28 PM

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I started prying and tried to move the gears around. With a little bit of force I was able to move the low/reverse gear rearward. It moves pretty freely now. For the life of me, i can't budge the second gear rearward. I don't want to break anything. Any ideas?
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08-23-2020 @ 8:18 PM

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2nd gear should slide forward.

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08-23-2020 @ 8:54 PM

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Thanks, i will give that a try in la manana.
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08-23-2020 @ 9:38 PM

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See > http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_trans-pics/Flathead_Trans_1936-52-LD3spd.jpg

Click on drawing to enlarge....

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08-24-2020 @ 6:24 AM

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Sneezer, are you talking about the "web" on the reverse idler gear casting. It does look like a part of the web has broken off. 1937, can you fish around under the gears and see what you can find?

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08-24-2020 @ 6:51 AM

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Arrow shows what appears to be a broken part

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08-24-2020 @ 8:41 AM

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No, that's not the part I'm referring to. I think you see a reflection of the camera flash. The part I'm talking about is the reinforcing web on the reverse idler gear mount. You need someone with a '37 trans to check out their trans and see if yours is indeed broken off. Also lot's of chipped gear teeth. Why does your lube look like mud?

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08-24-2020 @ 9:51 AM

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my guess would be that the detent balls are worn along with the spring, looks like second gear is too far back on the hub, slide it forward and take another picture

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