1950 dodge truck b2b fluid drive transmission top shifter question

[Rlopera44]

  hello folks i need help with the fluid drive transmission i have taken it apart to see if i can find out what the problem is with shifting it makes a loud noise every time i shift gears but as i get to the top shifter i can't figure out how it comes apart there is that funnel like spring that seems to not be attached to anything at the bottom of the rod. if anyone knows how to do this or can provide explorer view schematics i will appreciate the info by the way there's no synchro's in this transmission

[JBNeal]

@Rlopera44

How'bout posting a picture of the parts that you are describing so that knowledgeable gearheads can wrap their brains around what you're a-lookin at, for some context 🤔

[Rlopera44]

I will send pics  right now

[Dave72dt]

It appears you're missing a set screw in the middle rail.  If you did not remove it, start fishing around the bottom of the trans case for it.

[Merle Coggins]

What type of noise are you hearing when shifting gears? Grinding, clunking, squealing, etc.? Is this a 3 speed or 4 speed transmission? If it's a 4 speed, then it's likely the spur gear type without any synchronizers. This would then require developing the skill of double clutching your shifts to avoid having the gears grinding every time you shift. 

[Rlopera44]

Thank you for your feedback yes the screw I took out trying to open the top shifter cover. And yes it is a grinding noise and yes it’s a four speed.i mostly want to take the cover apart to see if anything is out of order in there. I imagine that if anyone knows how to change the shifter rod it would help me with taking apart the whole cover.

[Dave72dt]

There's very little more to see in the top cover than what you see at this point and nothing in there will make grinding noises.  Detent balls and springs under the rails might flat  spot and springs might collapse, shift lever might wear on the edges when traveling through the neutral gate.

 

You'll be looking for broken or chipped teeth, worn bearings and since it's not a synchronized trans, that by itself is probably the noise.  It will take some practice shifting it.