Mopar fan Posted December 7 Report Posted December 7 I have a customers '48 Plymouth in the shop. His column shifter works hard, so after reading the Forum about the worn out rear engine mounts, I ordered new ones. I unhooked the linkage at the trans and the 2nd and 3rd arms functioned in the trans as it should, but the 1st/reverse arm did not feel like there was any detent ball in it. I have done lots of 4 speeds, but not these 3 speeds, So my question is, did they not use a detent ball and spring in these transmissions, and can I get a schematic that shows the breakdown? Thanks. Quote
FarmerJon Posted December 7 Report Posted December 7 There should be a detent ball and spring under each plug bolt in the side of the shift selector. 25 minutes ago, Mopar fan said: I have a customers '48 Plymouth in the shop. His column shifter works hard, so after reading the Forum about the worn out rear engine mounts, I ordered new ones. I unhooked the linkage at the trans and the 2nd and 3rd arms functioned in the trans as it should, but the 1st/reverse arm did not feel like there was any detent ball in it. I have done lots of 4 speeds, but not these 3 speeds, So my question is, did they not use a detent ball and spring in these transmissions, and can I get a schematic that shows the breakdown? Thanks. Quote
Mopar fan Posted December 7 Author Report Posted December 7 Okay, I don't feel any spring loaded action in the first /reverse arm so I believe there is a problem. Thank you. Quote
Loren Posted December 8 Report Posted December 8 The way the shifter works inside is the shift forks on the rails have the detents. The levers on the outside do not, so they kind of flop around. While you have the linkage off, check the shaft lever. If it moves tight up and down then the bushing at the steering column needs some lube. It’s made of a kind of webbing ( cotton maybe ) so go easy on it. You can take the two screws out of column and pull the lever away from the column a little to double check and lube it. A shot of PB Blaster will limber it up. Quote
Mopar fan Posted Saturday at 11:02 PM Author Report Posted Saturday at 11:02 PM I replaced the motor mount bushings in this '47 P-15 and it shifts great now, thanks for the help. Now I have 2 broken springs, (6'' long, light pressure return springs) that I think are the clutch and brake pedal return springs. Is there a schematic out there that shows where they connect? Thanks in advance..... John. Quote
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