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05-09-2021, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
Can anyone give me a sense of how much play I should have between the reverse idler gear and shaft? They don't sell replacement bronze bearings so I not sure I want to spend $$ on a new gear. The shaft has only slight wear which is bearably noticeable. Considering that this thing runs 600 weight oil I'm not sure how picky I need to be??
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05-09-2021, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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Re: 41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
roll shaft 180 degree from where it was and use it.
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05-09-2021, 03:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: 41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
It looks like Revers Idler bore .749, Counter shaft .745, Reverse idler shaft .746,
Taken from a posting on the HAMB. Jim T. |
05-09-2021, 04:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: 41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
Perfect guys thanku both!! Looks like it's designed to have some play thk you
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05-09-2021, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: 41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
You mention 600 wt oil in your post. The transmission should be getting 90 wt. I had heard somewhere that 600 was correct as well but found this in my '39 manual and was chastised (nicely) by some old timers for using it. Switched to 80/90 wt. and run it year round.
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05-09-2021, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: 41 transmission reverse idler gear play ?
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