05-11-2021, 07:59 AM | #1 |
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52 F1 tranny
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My truck has a 3 speed top loader, probably from a 48 F1. Lately when trying to shift out of 1st gear the whole truck bucks, bangs and difficult to pull out of gear. I can start off in second with no problem and shift into third no problem. On occasion this issue has also happened in reverse. But not as often. Thoughts?
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05-11-2021, 11:15 AM | #2 |
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Re: 52 F1 tranny
clutch adjustment?
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05-11-2021, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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I had to go through EVERYTHING to get mine manageable. Clutch linkage play, engine mounts, worn out pedal bushing..... etc.
Took care of about 90%. My honest opinion is the slight remaining issue when the clutch is hot is the clutch material itself is crap. |
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Thanks guys. Free play seems about right. Guess I’ll have take it to a pro.
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05-11-2021, 05:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: 52 F1 tranny
I wonder if the mainshaft bearing is on its way out? i.e., things are loose back in the 1st/Rev area.
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05-11-2021, 06:51 PM | #6 |
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There can also be a problem with the pilot bearing. If it doesn't allow the input shaft to move free of the flywheel with the clutch released, you will have a problem. |
05-12-2021, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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What Ross F-1 said... Chap
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05-12-2021, 11:56 AM | #8 |
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Ok thanks guys! Plenty of GL4. It’s my daily driver and all you described is over my ability. I’ll get it to a pro.
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Quote:
And then you'll have a new skill in your bag of tricks. (Or maybe I was just lucky.) |
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05-12-2021, 02:22 PM | #10 |
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Denny
What can I say except, you da man…. Gonna be getting pretty hot down there in Florida, come on up to NJ, cool down, have a beer or two and help fix this
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05-12-2021, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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Damn, I'm already back in Minnesota, or that would be a plan!
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05-12-2021, 06:33 PM | #12 |
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Mac VanPelt's early Ford light duty transmission book is very good. It's a good idea to expect to use a press or some other form of bearing pullers for stubborn parts but the difficult part is getting the old style snap rings off. Mac VP has a very good snap ring kit that has the correct thickness rings and they can be removed easily with snap ring pliers.
Removing and reinstalling the transmission is the hardest part. |
05-12-2021, 08:31 PM | #13 |
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"rotorwrench" is right on. I should emphasize that my post was not to point out any special skills or talents I have, but to emphasize that these transmissions are quite simple and can be successfully rebuilt by anyone with a minimum of skills, but the ability to to careful work. I would dare say that parts are easier to find these days than they were when I did mine.
I sure wish I had known about Van Pelt Sales when I did mine. |
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