Re: '35 1200, gear shift pops out of 3rd during engine decelaration

Posted by Packardbarry On 2016/7/7 8:24:31

- The bulletin mention a change to the sliding gear, I would assume that is no longer available as a new part so what would be possible now?
NOS or Repro r not available. If the trans u have is a '35 im sure u have the later designed gear. Believe the 3/8 pocket was added in early '33 to help the HOPOUT. Can only guess they were thinking this pocket would act as an oil reservior to leave a film of oil as the gear moves back and forth thus lessening rocking of the gear

- I can imagine after 80 years the bearings could be worn, would that result in the problem?
If ur engine had wear u can only assume every other mechanical on ur car has wear.New bearings help but ur fighting the wear on the gear teeth.

- The larger spring seemed a simple suggestion to implement, but on reflection is it similar to just holding the trans in gear and causing additional wear?
Checking springs ive taken out of trans i believe the factory was 15# @ 1". Typ its not the spring/ball but the Shaft DETENT Edge thats worn. This can b welded up and recut.