Well, I got a problem. :confused: As you may know, the truck is a 1946 1-1/2 ton 216, transmission is a standard 4-speed forward one reverse with the reverse lockout lever and roda
I broke a shifter fork in the gearbox the other day. :mad: Shifted from reverse into (what I thought) was second gear, but turned out to be granny low, and the transmission would not shift out of granny to anything else. Hmmmmm, the shifter lever in the cab seems to work fine but she's stuck in granny low, and placing the shifter lever in third or fourth position results in total transmission lockup.
Took out the floorboard, removed top off transmission, and low and behold the shifter fork on the center shaft is broke off.
Now I've never worked on a transmission before, so I'm looking for expert advise from transmission gurus.
Here's the questions:
Should I go for replacing the shifter fork, or replace the whole transmission?
If I replace the shifter fork, how do I insure that I get all three of the shifter forks in the right place in relation to the gears on the shafts when I put the buzzard back together?
Just looking at the gears and all, I don't see an wear or rounding of the teeth -- heck, the truck only has a little over 70 thousand miles on the tranny and driveline -- I would say it is barely broke in.
I would appreciate your input. I also sent this to the Big Bolts fellers (you know, the ones hoggin' the middle of the garage!)
Now here's yer chance. Everyone who gives me a good idea gets a ride in the '46. And if you are close by and want to come help, well, then you get to drive the truck as well! How's that!
Now bein' as I am the Moderator of the Big Bolts, if you can give me some good pointers here in the Engine and Driveline Shop, I will let you stop in the Big Bolts area anytime.
Why you can even tell me 'zackly what you think of my truck, and I won't even get mad!
