Guest saltracer Posted March 29, 2007 Report Posted March 29, 2007 I am new to the Plymouth flathead arena, and would like to understand the (1950) transmissions. What is the shift patterns on thse transmissions? Two levers , one vertical other horizontal, in what position is first, second,third ect? And has anybody ever used a floor shift conversion ? Thanks in advance, for helping a NFG Quote
Normspeed Posted March 29, 2007 Report Posted March 29, 2007 One lever selects 1st-reverse or 2nd-3rd. It depends on the position of the other lever which one it selects. I've heard floorshifts, if you can find one, will work with the 3 speed but not with the 3 speed overdrive because there are components in the way. Quote
greg g Posted March 29, 2007 Report Posted March 29, 2007 These are know as selector trannies. I think they are pretty slick shifting units with the three on the tree, If everything is adjusted correctly and the bushings are in good shape, you can shift with a couple of fingers throught the steering wheel, right at the steering column. The nice thing about the shifter is compared to the Fords and Chevies of the time, they are musch less cumbersom and clunky. I remember my aunts 55 chevy with the three speed. The "H" pattern was definaltely apparent. You pulled the lever toward you and down for first, but needed to make a very consciuos effort to go through the neutral gate to shift to second, a definate up forward and up again motion. With the mopar if you will look, when you pull the shifter down into low and let go of the lever, it basically goes through the neutral gate unaided while remaining in low gear, the second gear shift is meerly an upward motion with slight pressure towards the dash. then third is straight down. I believe one that is in good working order can be shifted as quiclky as any floor shifter I'm familliar with. It is important for them to be well adjusted, with fresh bushings and properly lubed, once set up that way they are a very slick shifter mechanism. Quote
Guest saltracer Posted March 30, 2007 Report Posted March 30, 2007 the reason I was asking about the floor shifters, is that I have a '33 Plymouth wuth no motor and transmission but I do have a good '50 Plymouth engine (53K miles) and a rebuilt three speed. Has going to try to use everything, but maybe I'll have to look for an early three speed ? Quote
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