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Old 10-24-2020, 01:48 AM   #18
bbrocksr
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Default Re: Overdrive transmissions

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Originally Posted by Alberta50fordor View Post
Hey guys, I’ve got a 1950 custom deluxe with the 3 speed with OD, it’s worn out and today it got jammed in second gear(seems to be internal), anyway there’s a guy who’s selling a rebuilt overdrive trans out of a newer car or truck(a 58 or 68), are newer transmissions compatible with flatheads? Or do I need a 49-53 transmission? I have pictures of the stampings on it
Easier to fix yours,usually when they stick in second gear the syncro sleeve has traveled to far due to excessive endplay and the detents for the blocker rings have popped out behind the sleeve so it can't return to neutral.
Bill
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