Re: 1946 Transmission Fork Problem

Posted by Joe Santana On 2016/2/12 18:38:17

This probably isn't relevant, but just a few weeks ago in bumper-to-bumper traffic, having to shift into first over and over again (I generally go into 2nd to slow things down and then into first), I suddenly had no 1st gear. I managed to get to a tire place (Les Schwab) and they were nice enough to put it on the rack and take a look.

The pinch bolt holding the fork to the transmission had come loose. I suspect it had been loose for awhile and in the wrong position, even though I could shift okay. So possibly that should be checked to be sure it's seated properly and tight. It's easiest to tighten from above opening the access plate in the floorboard.