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My 3 speed is a top shifter and my steering column has no shifter lever. Could I remove top from this transmission and install my top load shifter and install in truck?

sorry forgot to enter question. Got this transmission and don't know what it fits. Know for sure it isn't for my 49 b1b. What does it fit??

This is probably a repeated question but is the 95 Dakota chassis a good choice to sit a 49 pilot house body on? This is an extended cab Dakota with all running gear.

Thanks guys. Finally got it in after following your instructions. A learning curve included as I had never worked on a dodge truck myself. Removed the clutch adjustment fixture or whatever it is called and the bearing shaft moved freely back enough to insert the bearing and carrier. Put the adjustment thing back on and all done. I was concerned if I took the pedal off and got the bearing in then the bearing fork would not go forward enough to get pedal back on. Once I found the pedal stays on it was over and done. Thanks again!!!

Yes I did use an alignment tool so clutch and pressure plate are installed. Problem is the clutch pedal will not return far enough back because of resting against floorboard. It is as though the pedal is being pressed just a little. Have decided to cut floorboard at the clutch pedal opening an inch or 2, bend up enough for pedal to came back allowing release fork to move back and allowing enough space for throw out bearing to be installed. Then bend back the floorboard and weld up. Hopefully this will work.

yes all still in truck and me under looking up.

My 1949 B1B started having a noisy throw out bearing. So this was a good time to replace clutch and pressure plate. Problem 1....... after removing transmission throw out bearing would not come out. Clutch release fork would not go back far enough for clearance so removed the 6 pressure plate bolts and took it out with removal of clutch plate and pressure plate. Problem 2...... Got new pilot bearing, throw out bearing, had clutch and pressure plate rebuilt and installed. Now the new throw out bearing and carrier will not go in. Again the clutch release fork needs to go back ( away from pressure plate) about 1/4 inch. Well the clutch pedal is back as far as it can and touching the floorboard. However the fork (inside bell housing) could go back another 1/2 inch or so. Am I doing something wrong or missing a step ? Is the clutch pedal supposed to rest against the floor board, not toe board, the actual cab floor? Under truck and looking at pedals on clutch release fork shaft brake pedal and clutch pedal are not evenly aligned because clutch is against floorboard. Any suggestions or help will be appreciated. This is a stock 49 B1B with no modifications to it.

Thanks. Wasn't sure if pickup float was supposed to pivot. It did have a small ding that straightened out with a pair of duckbill pliers. Thanks again and will take what I was taught seriously once again!!

Let me start by saying "listen to experience"! I grew up working with mechanics being my father and grandfather. So what I did was something I had been told all the time not to do. So now being 74 I guess I thought I could get away without "listening". Was jacking my b1b up to sit on blocks so I could replace a faulty throw out bearing, I set the jack in the center of the front axle. wrong, wrong, wrong. Had been told not to do that with a floor jack for years. But with no one here to see me do it thought what the heck. wanting to hurry up the process I jacked the front end up with floor jack in center of axle so both wheels are up for blocks to be placed under wheels. As i had been told time and time again it happened. The jack slipped off axle, short forward and yep, right in center of oil pan well, the deep spot for the oil pump, and bent pan up about 3-4 inches. After all the various sayings I heard all my life run through my mind, only one stuck for the moment. "I told you not to do that, now fix it". Knowing the dent was up high enough to bust oil pump, dropped pan and all looked good. The dent was toward front of engine only hitting the round screened portion of pump. My question, after all this is...........................does the round screened portion of pump pivot on a hinge allowing it to "float" so to speak, up and down or is it stationary? this one now will lift up about half inch as though it is on a hinge. Normal or should I start saving for a new pump? Moral of story "listen to experience"

Will be replacing clutch in my 49 B1B and thought this would be a good time to replace transmission. Truck has stock 218 engine with original rearend. Would like to put a good 4 speed. Is there any out there which would fit without much trouble. I know the parking brake would be affected but is there anything else and what would be a good replacement? Anyone have a good 4 speed they would sell?

My friend has an original 1926 dodge brothers sedan in need of points. He has located some but man are they pricey! Just thinking.....is there a way or someone you know that. can take an old set and attach tips from some other set? Just curious if this is possible or has been done. Thanks He has ordered a set but I am just curious that this hasn't been done or attempted in the past.

Thanks Dave that answers that. No swap for me.

I have located a T--98 4 speed and the guy said it came out of a jeep. Not sure what it came out of but looks close to my 49 B1B 3 speed. Would it do any better in 4th than by original 3 rd gear? Would it be worth the swap out or does the T-98 just have a granny gear and the 4th gear ratio same as my original 3 speed 3rd gear? Just curious.

I don't want to keep asking the same question but I have read so many should, shouldn't, why, don't, try this, try that and am now quite confused. There is no special reason other than I have replaced the stock 3 speed transmission in my A model with a 4 speed. Operates great. I would like the same setup in my B1B. Reason: I will drive the A on an outing then next week go on an outing with the Dodge folks and half the trip I am trying to start off in reverse!!!!! First for the A is where reverse is for the B1B. What a surprise when starting off at a traffic light. Not to mention the folks behind me! Anyway, is there a 4 speed that will mount to the 49 B1B 218 bell housing with minimal modifications? Yes I'm aware of the speedometer hookup as well as parking brake. Is there a complete setup available from any vendors that cover the adaptor, clutch, pressure plate and transmission? Or would someone tell me what trans, clutch, pressure plate and anything else needed to make this happen. Again please excuse me if I keep asking but I just can't seem to get it clear in my head. Don