Re: Mike P 1955 400 Slow Resto Thread!
Posted by HH56 On 2022/7/12 16:24:56
Definitely check the setscrew on the pot metal lever on the shaft and the pin at the end of the lever connecting to the curved link which works the manual valve. One of the ends of the pin connecting to the link can break letting the pin get loose and the threaded hole in the pot metal is known to strip and let the setscrew loosen or fall out.
If the setscrew loosens the detents get sloppy and if the screw falls out the lever is free and you have no gear selection. Don't try to tighten too much though because as I said, stripping the pot metal hole is a well known issue and a hard twist of the screw can do it - as can tightening the lock nut tight and have it pull the setscrew threads up shearing the pot metal threads. Some have gone with locktight but the permanent fix is to get the setscrew and stop in proper position and snug so everything is kosher then drill thru the lever and shaft so you can install a roll pin.
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If the setscrew loosens the detents get sloppy and if the screw falls out the lever is free and you have no gear selection. Don't try to tighten too much though because as I said, stripping the pot metal hole is a well known issue and a hard twist of the screw can do it - as can tightening the lock nut tight and have it pull the setscrew threads up shearing the pot metal threads. Some have gone with locktight but the permanent fix is to get the setscrew and stop in proper position and snug so everything is kosher then drill thru the lever and shaft so you can install a roll pin.
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lever.jpg (92.46 KB)
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