Re: 1940 Manual shift

Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/9/12 18:36:53

I was/am having problems shifting. Using the 35-41 repair manual and the 38-39 repair manual, I tightened up my linkage. The manual says almost never are the shift level on the steering column un the engine compartment the problem. Stop returning them to the factory! Get the slop out of the linkage.

It shifts much more solidly now, BUT at a stop sign where the street is on an incline, forward or back, in neutral, if the car rolls a hair, it locks up. Locks completely, NOT in gear. Letting out the clutch just drags the rpms down and I haven't let it out all the way. If by wiggling the gear shift lever I can get it into ANY gear,once the car rolls a bit, I can let out the clutch and the problem is gone. Then I can get into any gear and go.

The manuals discuss a loose interlock block. I finally figured out where it is located. I pulled back the front carpet, took out the plate over the transmission, loosened the 6 bolts on the cover. The cover is loose, but the forks are attached. I loosened the bolt holding each fork on each shaft, but they don't come off (I tried prying them away with a screwdriver), the lid still wouldn't come off.

I know this is basic stuff, but it's new to me.

I tried to tighten the interlock block from the outside by turning the head of the bolt, but I think it's designed to spin. You have to remove the cover, gain access to the internal end of the bolt with the nut and tighten that. The manual says any gas station mechanic would know to tighten the interlock block...if he can get to it.

Should I be ready to take this to a transmission shop? Will they know what to do?