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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Pops Out of 2nd Gear , What to Look For?

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39Fordfan

05-27-2025 @ 11:46 AM

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Hi there,

I've got a '39 Deluxe that just got the motor rebuilt, so the engine is still out of the car and also had the clutch replaced and the flywheel faced.
For a long time now when in 2nd gear under load, like going up a slope, the transmission pops out of gear unless I hold the stick shift in place. Over time I've heard all the way from this is normal to fix it right away. Now that the engine is out of the car and it's going back in soon this seems to be the perfect time to fix it.
Could you please clue me in on what to look for and what you would generally replace to repair this issue?
Thanks so much in advance!

51504bat

05-27-2025 @ 12:28 PM

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Could be many things. Don't know your skill set but you can buy the book from Van Pelts and trouble shoot/fix it yourself Or you can send it Van Pelts and know it will be fixed right. Of course there may be qualified rebuilders near you.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_trans-repair.htm

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05-27-2025 @ 5:52 PM

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Like 51504bat says --- could be number of things.
In my limited experience, it has always been a worn or broken thrust washer in the transmission. One or both, but replacing both would be the right thing to do.

Since the motor is out of the vehicle, you have saved yourself some work. You won't have to un-attach the rear end to get the transmission out.

You will need to remove the floor boards to get at all the bolts. But it will be easier. Van Pelts book does teach you about transmissions.

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05-29-2025 @ 4:42 AM

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It is NOT normal for the transmission to pop out of gear. The problem is most likely in the transmission and due to excessive spacing through the main shaft. This can be due to wear or broken parts. Van Pelt can also supply any of the parts you may need if you decide to rebuild yourself. There are a few tools needed but very rewarding.

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05-30-2025 @ 12:14 AM

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it might be more common for one model of a car's transmission than another to pop out of gear, but it is certainly not normal. it's just a transmission's way of saying, "i'm old, worn out and need rebuilding!".

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06-05-2025 @ 11:14 PM

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Thanks so much for your responses, 51504bat, nelsb01, 40 Coupe, and hueyhoolihan, I will check out Van Pelts and see about fixing it myself. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again!

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07-06-2025 @ 11:58 PM

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There is a place you can send it in to have your transmission rebuilt that specializes in early ford trans.

https://prewarford.com/products/transmission-rebuild-service

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