B2B transmission

[B2B Ed Higbee]

I was wondering how good the shifting sycronizzers were back in the day. My trouck grinds with every shift. I can double clutch and that helps a little. Looking for a little feedback before I dig in to. Also I guess my truck has a 4 speed because it has 4 forward speeds. I hardly use first gear. Thanks, Ed

[Merle Coggins]

In 1950 when your B2B was built they were still using a spur gear 4 speed. The syncronized version wasn't used until '51. So it's quite logical that you'll have to double clutch when shifting, just like I have to.

Merle

[B2B Ed Higbee]

Thanks Merle. I just wasn't sure if the trans. needed to be worked on or not. The odometer only has a little over 9000 miles on it. I do know that the cable was broken for a while but I don't think the truck has enough miles that the trans. was worn to bad.

[Jerry Roberts]

If you want synchronizers put in a 3 speed . But you will have to change the bell housing too . 2 nd & 3 rd gear were synchronized on the 3 speed . My 1941 has the synochronizers and I really like it compared to the non-synchronized . You might be able to re-drill the 4 speed bell housing for mounting the 3 speed . Or go with the 4 speed syncro that Merle mentioned .

Edited June 30, 2012 by Jerry Roberts