DLK Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 The clutch throwout bearing went on my Wayfarer. I need to have the transmission pulled to fix that obviously. Here's my question. The synchronizer gear is worn so I can't shift from 2nd the 3rd without the gears grinding unless I shift as a snails pace. I am wondering if someone can recommend a shop or person that rebuilds these 3 speeds as long as I am pulling it? I thought I read something on here a couple years back but my search did not bring it up. Minnesota would be nice but I guess I could ship it if I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 This is going to sound too easy, i would go to some shows or a coupla cruise nights and ask everyone who will listen....or go to your local trans shop and see if they know any old timers....last that comes to mind is vintage powerwagons in fairfield iowa....they might know guy who knows a guy....lol get a hemmings look for minnesota vendors...ask more questions....do some footwork or let your fingers do the walking....maybe frenchs salvage knows or has a tranny for you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Davey Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Or put your transmission in a plywood box and send it to Northwest transmission in Winchester Ohio. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 one man, one tranny, one book a few tools...the experience PRICELESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Dave is that a fluid drive or standard? And then regular or shorty trans? Either way I bet we can get you a good used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Ed it has fluid drive. My understanding is it is the same exceot that has a different input shaft - correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Well we pulled tranny and throwout bearing was fine. I never heard of this - but rear plate on fluid drive unit was loose (not repairable). Found a guaranteed fluid drive unit in SD. Also found a local transmission rebuilder. For what I have sunk in this low resale value car I could have taken a nice trip to Europe or Australia with the wife - but the car has been 7 years (hopefully many more) of mostly fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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