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1951 F1 Pickup gear shift rod
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PeterFord |
04-11-2011 @ 2:32 PM
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I am attempting to eliminate some slop in my shifter. The culprit is the pin in the rod that accuates the two shift levers. The pin sits in a bushing that is worn. To replace the bushing I have to remove the long rod that runs down on top of the steering column. I have removed the two shift levers at the bottom. I have removed the steering wheel. What I cannot figure out is how to get the rod free of the cap on the top of the steering column. Is the cap (the bracket that snugs around the top of the steering column into which the rod fits) welded on? Can I just hammer it off? Also, I am replacing the upper bearing in the steering column. How do I get that out. Just pull it? Many thanks, Peter
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TomO |
04-11-2011 @ 5:24 PM
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Peter, To remove the shift rod, remove the clamps at the bottom of the steering column. The shift levers and rod will then come off of the steering column. I have found this is easier to do when the column is out of the vehicle, so I can see all of the small parts and springs.
Tom
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51f1 |
04-12-2011 @ 8:08 AM
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/rcrispd/SteeringColumnandShiftAssembly.jpg Look at the drawing. At the top of the steering column, the gear shift rod is held in place by a pin that is riveted to the piece at the top of the steering column (it is part of the reinforcement that fits over the top of and is part of the steering column). The pin fits into the center of the shift rod. After you have disconnected the bracket, part no. 7318, just pull the rod down. There is also a spring inside the rod. Look down the list of topics directly below yours, and there is a similar topic, "1951 F1 trans linkage." Richard
This message was edited by 51f1 on 4-15-11 @ 5:50 AM
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satelite |
06-01-2011 @ 5:41 PM
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Will this also work on a 53 PU ?
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trjford8 |
06-01-2011 @ 8:07 PM
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The column shift on most pickups up to about 1960 all operate on the same principal. This should work for '53.
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