55 Fargo Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Today, my 4 spd truck trans shifter got broken, it still shifts into all gears but the shifter is super sloppy and now spins around. Is there a spring and pin set-up, have not had time to investigate this yet..Any solutions welcomed.... Quote
4852dodge Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 There is a spring and pin. To remove the handle the cover has to be removed from the trans. The pin is spring loaded into the ball part of the handle. I had a sloppy handle on mine. I removed the pin and welded on material to replace what was worn off the pin and filed to fit. Like new now. The biggest hassle was removing and replacing the large tapered spring that forces the ball of the shift handle upwards in the case. Quote
55 Fargo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Posted June 19, 2014 Okay, need to tackle this job, this is a synchronized 1955 4 spd transmission. Thanx to the posters so far. So I am understanding, the trans top cover with shifter is to come of, then there is a pin, that is either broken or weak? I have very little tension now, although the trans will shift into all gears, reverse is real fun lemme tell yah. I have looked for exploded views of this trans, not the older types, but have not found any yet.... Quote
NiftyFifty Posted June 19, 2014 Report Posted June 19, 2014 I'm in Winnipeg tomorrow evening, I could have it in town if you want my old one. Quote
55 Fargo Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Posted June 19, 2014 I'm in Winnipeg tomorrow evening, I could have it in town if you want my old one. okay, what year is the trans, is it the synchro trans? I am not trying to be fussy, just hoping to find the same trans as I have. Please send me a PM for all details including how much you want for the trans....thanx Quote
55 Fargo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Posted June 21, 2014 Hey All, just met up with Forum Member 4mula-dix, He was gracious enough to bring a top loader and shifter assembly all the way From Western Manitoba to the City Of Winnipeg. Had a nice chat about , you guessed it Don Coatney and Plymouthy Adams, oh just kidding, Old Flathead Mopars was on the agenda. It was sure nice to meet you 4mula, and I always enjoy flathead banter with forum members. The unfortunate part is this, and it is my fault, should have had a closer look and possibly taken some pics of the top loader I need, the 4mula toploader is different. I am not sure if it will still possibly work or not, but will find out soon, well once the raining around here stops. Hey 4mula, thanx again, hope to meet up with you again sometime soon.... Quote
NiftyFifty Posted June 21, 2014 Report Posted June 21, 2014 Too bad it didn't work out, maybe this is the bump you need to go T-5 LOL 1 Quote
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