Re: Stuck Transmission Gearshift Shaft - 1950 Deluxe

Posted by Joe Santana On 2020/8/17 8:02:25

HH56 and Ross for sure know far more than I, but I don't think it's logical that it would freeze up from sitting just 2 weeks.

I think you need to get under and check the arms and rods attached to the transmission to see if one is hung up somehow. If the arms are not hung up at the attaching points, it could be the manual transmission interlock that's stuck.

Disconnect the pins from the transmission levers. You can access the lid of the transmission from the center section of floor pan that's removable. Then remove the cap screws holding the lid (note where the breather screw is positioned, passenger rear), remove the lid and arms as one piece and examine the condition of the interlock, the ball bearings should be round and springs inside their tunnels.

If you want pictures of how bad it Can look, let me know and I can find and post.