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Feathercraft56 · 12-13-2023, 10:11 PM

Hello all. After starting my all stock 1941 1/2 ton pickup and was placing trans in first gear I noticed my transmission shifter would swing to the left so far it would hit the steering wheel. Also noticed that I could lift up the shifter out of the transmission.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated fellas.
Kind regards

alanwoodieman · 12-13-2023, 11:00 PM

should be a ring that holds the shifter into trans and also a 1/4" pin that keeps it inline to make the shifts--picture would help

Charlie Stephens · 12-14-2023, 12:55 AM

If the 1/4 inch pin is missing be sure it didn't end up in the transmission as it is hardened and can destroy the gears if it ends up in the wrong place.

Charlie Stephens

Feathercraft56 · 12-14-2023, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the reply’s. I realize now that the screw on cap that holds the shifter handle in had come unscrewed some how. Would this cause my issue? Where is the 1/4” pin supposed to be located?
Appreciate all the advise.
Kind Regards

deuce_roadster · 12-14-2023, 10:14 AM

The pin goes into a hole in the threaded part of the trans top that the cap screws on, there should be a spring under the cap as well. The pin goes into a milled slot on the half "ball" part of the shifter that mates with the part of the shifter top that matches its shape. I hope your pin just was moved out due to the top being un screwed and no longer engages with the shifter. If you find no pin on the floor, or anywhere, drain the oil out of the trans and pour it through a screen. As mentioned, the pin is only 1/4" in diameter and maybe 1/2" at most in length.
Good luck.

51504bat · 12-14-2023, 11:06 AM

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12-13-2023, 10:11 PM	#1
Feathercraft56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 28	Trans shifter Hello all. After starting my all stock 1941 1/2 ton pickup and was placing trans in first gear I noticed my transmission shifter would swing to the left so far it would hit the steering wheel. Also noticed that I could lift up the shifter out of the transmission. Any advice would be greatly appreciated fellas. Kind regards

12-13-2023, 11:00 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: Trans shifter should be a ring that holds the shifter into trans and also a 1/4" pin that keeps it inline to make the shifts--picture would help

12-14-2023, 12:55 AM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: Trans shifter If the 1/4 inch pin is missing be sure it didn't end up in the transmission as it is hardened and can destroy the gears if it ends up in the wrong place. Charlie Stephens

12-14-2023, 09:25 AM	#4
Feathercraft56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 28	Re: Trans shifter Thanks for the reply’s. I realize now that the screw on cap that holds the shifter handle in had come unscrewed some how. Would this cause my issue? Where is the 1/4” pin supposed to be located? Appreciate all the advise. Kind Regards

12-14-2023, 10:14 AM	#5
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Trans shifter The pin goes into a hole in the threaded part of the trans top that the cap screws on, there should be a spring under the cap as well. The pin goes into a milled slot on the half "ball" part of the shifter that mates with the part of the shifter top that matches its shape. I hope your pin just was moved out due to the top being un screwed and no longer engages with the shifter. If you find no pin on the floor, or anywhere, drain the oil out of the trans and pour it through a screen. As mentioned, the pin is only 1/4" in diameter and maybe 1/2" at most in length. Good luck.

12-14-2023, 11:06 AM	#6
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