reverse not working???

[Powerhouse]

Howdy all. I have a problem...I finally installed my 36 chrysler OD in my 39 ply and the reverse doesn't work. I can drive it in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears. The reverse gear definately is in the tranny, I can put it in gear...but when I let the clutch out...NO DICE!!! It doesn't move the drive shaft...engine just runs..and the car doesn't move! ANY IDEAS??? I made sure the OD wasn't engaged...and even tried it engaged too just in case i had it the wrong way. I am ready to explode.

[MBF]

Does your '39 have the column mounted shift (3 on a tree?) and did reverse work before the o/d unit was installed? Does the overdrive have a "freewheeling" feature? If so-you may need a linkage adjustment on the shift mechanism of the tranny or o/d unit. Mike

[Powerhouse]

Not 3 on the tree...it's a floor shifter...and the lever is manual...no cable yet....I just finished taking the Tranny out again....now I gotta open er up and see what the heck is gioing on.

[Don St Peter]

I installed an OD in my 40 Ply, P-9 ( column shifter ) and worked for several days to get into reverse after reinstalling the tranny. It was a linkage adjustment problem. On my car the upper arm on the transmission "must" be completely forward in order to get both low and reverse. Small adjustments are significant.

Good Luck

Don