How do I connect linkage on 48 DeSoto?

[chrysler1941]

Could you point out number of  what you mean with bottom bracket on previous photo?

[MarcDeSoto]

See my other post on removing the clutch shaft.  

 

I have a couple more question about Junkers pics.  The rusty bracket with the triangular point holding a spring is for the clutch return spring, right?  And what does this spring that is hooked onto the frame go to?  

Edited October 12, 2021 by MarcDeSoto

[chrysler1941]

10 hours ago, MarcDeSoto said:

Is it OK to remove the top bracket first to remove the spring, or should I first remove the bottom bracket first, or does it matter?  

When I removed and reinstalled mine, I had to use bottom bracket first. Spring top hook is too stiff. 

Watch out you don't strip or cross threads in frame. 

Edited October 13, 2021 by chrysler1941

[chrysler1941]

5 hours ago, MarcDeSoto said:

And what does this spring that is hooked onto the frame go to?  

Brake lever return spring.

[DonaldSmith]

The spring hooked to the rusty bracket goes to the clutch fork.  It is indeed the clutch return spring. 

 

 

 

[MarcDeSoto]

I've noticed something on the bell crank.  41's pic shows a 4l Chrysler's bell crank pointed down.  But the sketch I showed show the bell crank pointed up!  I have a 48 DeSoto.  Should I point the bell crank arms up OR DOWN???  THERE'S also a difference in where the shift rods go in on the bell crank.  The the sketch is obviously wrong.  I don't even know who drew it and they even have the wrong rods going the bell crank!  Now I'm trying to figure out where the left rod on the bell crank goes.  I'm pretty sure it goes to the  right side of the lever on the shift rod.  I think there is supposed to be a rubber grommet there.  Do they sell new ones?  

 

 

 

 

[MarcDeSoto]

I just checked Steele Rubber and not even they sell that rubber grommet that goes on the shift lever.  Does anyone have a solution about making your own?  

[Young Ed]

12 minutes ago, MarcDeSoto said:

I just checked Steele Rubber and not even they sell that rubber grommet that goes on the shift lever.  Does anyone have a solution about making your own?  

You talking about the grommet pictured above 19-46-37? It's been a few years but I was able to purchase one I believe off eBay

[MarcDeSoto]

Looks like many rubber grommets are for sale, even from Home Depot.  I just have to figure out the right size.

 

https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-rubber-grommet-style-1-sbr-pk25-g3032/i/G3337411/?recommended=true

[MarcDeSoto]

1 minute ago, Young Ed said:

You talking about the grommet pictured above 19-46-37? It's been a few years but I was able to purchase one I believe off eBay

Well, it's the grommet just above that number.  Looks like grommets are more of a generic item than I thought.

[Young Ed]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-1954-Plymouth-Dodge-DeSoto-Chrysler-Gearshift-Control-Rod-Bushing-/183219309684?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

 

 

[MarcDeSoto]

yes that's it.  Thank you.  I think that's Bernbaum's store.  The Parts Manual has the specs "1/4" I.D. X 15/16" O.D., 9/16" thick.  

[MarcDeSoto]

I thought that I could never find linkage parts for sale for my car, but I saw this on Ebay.  It's a very important part, the bell crank.  But it's missing the essential special bolt that is required for the bell crank to pivot on.  Luckily I have those parts.  

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304078373372?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D2428ce8a290741c1a0897ed45f282068%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D224645200420%26itm%3D304078373372%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DMopar&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A21afaa6d-2d1b-11ec-ab58-764fc2b02dc0|parentrq%3A8006ea4317c0a7448523877dfff25e29|iid%3A1

 

[MarcDeSoto]

The gear shift rod grommet on Ebay for $17 can be purchased from Bernbaum's for just $6 if you order directly without going through EPay.