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Then I have to wonder if the gear selector shaft is installed correctly in the gearshift housing, I just can't see how the linkage would work with the arm oriented the way it is in your photo. From what I can see in your photo the trans mounts look correct if they are resting on the frame crossmember. The photo I attached previously shows the mounts I installed if you look closely. I don't envy you assembling this car that was taken apart by someone else.....I have a hard enough time putting mine back together after I have slept a night or two! ?

jgreg 53 pulling the oil pan no big deal bonus is you can clean out the gunk

When I removed the flywheel for refacing, the oil pan and rear crank journal cap had to be removed so the studs could be pushed forward and removed so the flywheel could be dropped from the bellhousing. There was no other way to accomplish this on my 218. Yes, installing the flywheel is a bit of grunt work but I found the trick was to position a stud at the bottom of the crank flange so the flywheel could be hung on it until slipped fully into place on the crank flange. The nut was then started on the stud to prevent the flywheel from falling. Then it was just a simple matter of rotating the crank (remove the spark plugs!) until each remaining stud could be inserted at the "bottom" of the flange. As mentioned above, be absolutely positive the flat on the head of the stud inserts properly on the flange.

No kidding, my son and I just changed the six spark plugs on my 2015 BMW, 6 hour job. My Cambridge, maybe a half hour if you fart about doing it. Now granted a portion of the time was me explaining stuff to my son, like how to read a plug and I let him do the whole job, under supervision and along with a You Tube video, but still. He's learning to work on cars so it takes us longer between discussions on how things work and working out the issues. Good news though, we found out my oil filter housing is leaking, that looks to be a two day job there, lol.

Here is a prime reason why everyone should have a fire extinguisher in their car, modern and or antique. The FE should always be in a spot where you can always get to it easily. Also, when you all now go out to your car you should also check the expiration date on the label or the date of manufacturer. Most FE have a lfe span of 10-11 years. The date of manufacturer might be on the label or even stamped on the bottom of the FE. This also goes for the FE's i your home. Also Check the date of manufacturer of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. They also have a shelf life of 10 Years and Since it now winter or late fall replace all of the batteries in your Smoke detectors and CM detectors. The cost of a $2 battery just might save your life. When you put the new battery in each unit put some masking tape around it and mark the date of installation so that each year you know when a fresh battery was installed and periodically test each of these units. I do this every October which is known as Fire Prevention Month when I was in school. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

Make sure that your vacuum valve is getting full travel throw at the firewall mounted valve. I had this problem w mine and it was just that the cable had slipped in the clamp. Also check the cable housing to make sure it isn’t sliding in the clamp in the shift lever. Simple stuff first.

Glad it helped you @OUTFXD. Re MoparPro: “Never” is not quite long enough. That guy…If I ever meet him at a show like Hershey, I’ll be known among the Mopar community for alot more than my silly little YT channel.

I'm a little late to the party here, but I did a search and found this thread. I'm hoping someone here could offer a little info for me. My son bought a 1947 Dodge WFA32 with the 2 speed rear end. He's the second owner, lol. Anyway the vacuum shift chamber has some rust holes in it. He's trying to take it apart so he can repair the holes but doesn't want to destroy it in the process. What's the best way to disassemble it? Also, which is my idea, where could he get a replacement/universal one that might work? Thanks in advance!

Cowl vent in....under 12V power! 23800.mp4