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1937sedandelivery

08-27-2020 @ 2:01 PM

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Thanks, that is a good ending. Hope mine is that easy. It is unbearably hot here in Tucson (109) so no garage work for me for awhile.
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09-03-2020 @ 5:36 PM

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The suspense is killing me, it's been a while, any progress?

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09-03-2020 @ 8:58 PM

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Yeah, i hear you. No news to report. It is just too hot for me to go in the garage and pull the tranny. It is quite the process. Tomorrow we expect to break our record heat of 108.

Yesterday i did go to a place called "The Old Ford Store" here in Tucson. The guy is willing to work on it but is not sure if he will be able to find replacement parts. I saw an Ebay add for $300 for a tranny, plus shipping. Will see...

Bottom line, i will be going slow at this, but will keep everyone posted regarding underlying problem and solution.

Thanks for your interest.

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09-04-2020 @ 4:56 AM

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Replacement parts are available through Mac VanPelt in OH or Third Gen Auto in TN. also Southside Obsolete in Minn. Check any one of these places on the web. If the shop is not sure they can get parts, forget them, since they do not have the experience needed, find another shop or person. Try the local EFV8 Club regional group.

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09-04-2020 @ 5:50 AM

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One piece of advice, do not purchase anything on line without checking it out thoroughly. You might be buying something worse than you have now.

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09-04-2020 @ 7:22 AM

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That gives me some hope. Once i get the tranny out of the car, I will make an attempt to figure it out and repair it myself. Not much to lose... Might as well put my Covid time to good use.

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09-05-2020 @ 5:12 AM

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Not sure if this has been mentioned in a previous post. Mac VanPelt has a very good book with Spec. for the transmission. If you want to do it yourself.

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09-05-2020 @ 7:23 AM

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Thanks, I will definitely check it out.
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09-18-2020 @ 7:37 AM

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First pictures show a transmission with very little gear lube visible and the light brown color would suggest
waterhas been in there for some time. Notice the clean edges of the gear teeth , with the rest of it rust colored.
Did you drain the transmission before you took the top plate off?
I suspect you will find parts of gear teeth in the sludge in the bottom of the transmission that probably caused
your lockup.
There are two ways to remove your transmission, search other threads for that discussion, I prefer dropping
the rear end rather than pulling the engine because you can do that alone and don't need a engine lift.
Van Pelt is the place to call for parts and he's very helpful.
Sorry, I just noticed how old this thread was, I hope you are back on the road by now.

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09-18-2020 @ 3:28 PM

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Hello,
I topped off the fluids several years ago when i bought the car. I didn't drain and refill with all new. Must admit the oil is low and mucky. I hunted around and couldn't find any broken pieces, not to say there aren't some still lurking.

My plan is to move the rear end. I have it on a lift and just need to get my rear in gear. My latest excuse is grandkids. They are sooo needy! (as they should be)

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