Re: 1951 Model 200 transmission issue

Posted by Craig Fox On 2016/1/10 23:17:58

Well I found something interesting today about the shift linkage. I got under the car, and oiled every rod connection, and greased the shaft that the linkages pivot on. While Mary shifted the trans I watched the movement, and found that the inner bracket that holds the pivot shaft was loose. I tightened the two bolts that hold it, and it seems on the first test drive that it is not popping out to second gear now. The shift lever has a distinct wobble when driving in second gear now. I wonder if this is why the bracket loosened? Does anyone know where I might find a cover boot for the shift lever where it meets the down shaft at the steering wheel? There isn't one on the shifter now. I will further test the gears staying in place when set when I can take a longer drive.