Jocko_51_B3B Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) I disassembled a 1950 4-speed trans just for kicks and to clean it up and check it for wear and possible bad bearings. I'm putting it back together now and I noticed that the reverse gear fork rail has one end made of brass. I'm just wondering why that might be and whether it makes a difference in which way it should be re-installed - brass or steel end first. I didn't pay enough attention during reassembly, but I think the steel end gets inserted first which puts the brass end at the rear of the trans. The shop manual doesn't say except it does say that the rail should be installed from the rear. Edited October 20, 2018 by Jocko_51_B3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oil Soup Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Is it actually brass or just brass residue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko_51_B3B Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 It's brass. I'm not sure if it is a thin layer coat on top of steel or a sold piece brazed on or a brass cap of some kind with a steel core. Nice to know what it is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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