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Old 03-04-2026, 09:25 AM   #1
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Just installed a 60 ford flathead in my 28 model a coupled with a 39 transmission. Problem is it won't shift out of neutral when engine is running. It shifts fine when started in gear? What do I need to do to correct problem?
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Just installed a 60 ford flathead in my 28 model a coupled with a 39 transmission. Problem is it won't shift out of neutral when engine is running. It shifts fine when started in gear? What do I need to do to correct problem?
It's the clutch or linkage adjustment
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Clutch linkage, jeez my clarity suffers this time of day
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