LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Good evening, 1948 Plymouth Coupe Original. Need help. I am having problems going into 1st and Reverse. Here is how it all started. Lowered the car in the back and in the front. Rear blocks 3inch (car no problem) Cut the front Springs. All started after I did the front. I don't know if that is what started the problem. After lowering the car in the front I noticed that my Transmission mounts were really bad. So bad you could not see the rubber. GONE. at the time It was really hard to get into 2nd and 3rd. Then it changed from only going into Reverse, 1st and 3rd. I thought maybe the Transmission was moved or something that was causing the problem. After installing the transmission mounts I tough that would fix the problem, well I can't go into 1st or Reverse. Any Ideas? Please help. Thanks,Ariel Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) check that you have not bound the drivetrain....you have altered your very pinion angle with the lowering block..take that along with possible crushed rear mount over time and you have exceeded your allotted variable..you may need new mounts and you can correct your angle with tapered shims.. Edited February 18, 2015 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Posted February 18, 2015 A.L.F., Thank you, will need to do more research on the Drivetrain. Quote
DonaldSmith Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Maybe after transmission mounts, etc., it's time to adjust the shifting linkage. Or try adjusting the linkage first,. Nothing to lose. Check the manual. A little bit out of adjustment can cause a lot of grief. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Sounds like your selector lever needs adjustment. The rod that selects R-1 or 2-3 has changed lengths since you raised the trans by putting in mounts. Its a simple adjustment explained in a manual if you have one. If not, you'll figure it out immediately. 1 Quote
Solution Young Ed Posted February 19, 2015 Solution Report Posted February 19, 2015 As the mounts got worn the linkage was probably adjusted to compensate. Time to readjust. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 And adjustments are FREEEEE !! 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Adjust the 2 nuts on the shift rod ... 2nd one is just a locking nut. 1 Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 Will do that after work today. I'll see what I can do. Thank you all for your help any pictures will help. keep it coming anything help will be great appreciated. Thanks. Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 Dodgeb4ya, Young Ed, Neil Hoback and all that helped. Adjustment of the Linkage was it. Thank you all. I will put a pic of what I did so other people can know what I did. Quote
deathbound Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Glad you got it worked out. How about posting a couple pics of your car.....I like 'em low. Where in California are you? Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 Hey Deathbound, Here is some pic's before and after. Hope you enjoy them. Every time I saw a lowered 40's I just loved the way they looked. Took me couple of years before I said screw it lets do it. I am in Imperial Valley, CA 1 Quote
deathbound Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 VERY NICE.......looked great before, but I like the stance better after being lowered. Thanks for the pics. 1 Quote
Cpt.Fred Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Beautiful car! Topic reminds me of a t-shirt i had printed some time ago since everyone else here seemed to ride automatic transmission and SBC: 2 Quote
deathbound Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Beautiful car! Topic reminds me of a t-shirt i had printed some time ago since everyone else here seemed to ride automatic transmission and SBC: Nice shirt Fred, but what about us floor shifters? Quote
Cpt.Fred Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Haha, true. Well, i didn't make one yet, but maybe i should... LFT, didn't want to hijack your thread. Looking forward to the adjustment pic. Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Beautiful car! Topic reminds me of a t-shirt i had printed some time ago since everyone else here seemed to ride automatic transmission and SBC: Not me Fred...wouldn't have a chivvy if you gave it to me and still peelin' the bark off the 3 on a tree! Edited February 20, 2015 by Frank Elder Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 Under the hood, Next to the steering column. Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Fred, Super cool design! Where can I buy the shirt? That shirt has the attitude. To "what about us floor shifters?" I say "floor shifters suck - floor is for those who cannot reach the tree!" -unkka Quote
deathbound Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 Fred, Super cool design! Where can I buy the shirt? That shirt has the attitude. To "what about us floor shifters?" I say "floor shifters suck - floor is for those who cannot reach the tree!" -unkka 3 on the tree wasn't available on my '38.....didn't come out til '39. The reason they put the shifter on the tree was for the old ladies who kept complaining they had to take their hand so far away from the wheel. Quote
LFT_QBA_1980 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Posted February 20, 2015 3 on the tree wasn't available on my '38.....didn't come out til '39. The reason they put the shifter on the tree was for the old ladies who kept complaining they had to take their hand so far away from the wheel. Are you saying if we like Three on the tree is kinda Girly. Crap, no bueno, and I thought I was cool telling people yeah Three On the Tree Baby...... LOL Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 3 on the tree wasn't available on my '38.....didn't come out til '39. The reason they put the shifter on the tree was for the old ladies who kept complaining they had to take their hand so far away from the wheel. wow! That's pretty strong words from a midget who cannot reach up the tree! Show me the proof to back that up - Do not recall seeing Chrysler promo "New for 1939 - by request of our mature age lady customers we finally launched the column stick!"... Nah, I think it was John Wayne who was used to hold the bridle ahead and did not want to be seen to reach towards crotch while drivin'... thus he asked for manly way to shift. 1 Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 "Say good-bye to old-style floor cluttering shift rod" ...and there's even more! "Air plane vision" windshield + two electrically driven windshield wipers! (I must remember to advertise this; Air plane vision on my Dodge, and my other car has Wide angle wrap around Panoramic Vision!) Quote
DonaldSmith Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 In the early 60's my Uncle Arthur traded in his '30's car for one of those new ones, basic model but how! Uncle Arthur remarked: "Two speed wipers, three-speed fan, I don't know what a fellow needs all that for." 2 Quote
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