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35fordtn · 03-03-2021, 10:47 PM

The last few weeks we’ve had a few rebuilds on 40/48 shifter housings. The shifter arm pins are nearly always worn. Rather than replacing with diminishing NOS arms, we’ve been repairing them for years, and thought I’d share as it’s simple. The below two photos show the common wear.

First grind the head of the original smooth and drive out with a punch. (Wear safety glasses)

Next drill the hole with a 19/64 drill bit.

Next drive in the new pin. And you are done!

We sell the replacement pins (see link below). I have gotten to where I replace them all as even compared to a NOS arm these pins fit the Clevis better for less shifter lever free play.. hope this helps someone save some $$ on a un-needed nos parts purchase.

https://thirdgenauto.com/product/194...m-repair-pins/

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03-03-2021, 10:47 PM	#1
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,468	Tech tip —— 1940-48 transmission shifter arm repair The last few weeks we’ve had a few rebuilds on 40/48 shifter housings. The shifter arm pins are nearly always worn. Rather than replacing with diminishing NOS arms, we’ve been repairing them for years, and thought I’d share as it’s simple. The below two photos show the common wear. First grind the head of the original smooth and drive out with a punch. (Wear safety glasses) Next drill the hole with a 19/64 drill bit. Next drive in the new pin. And you are done! We sell the replacement pins (see link below). I have gotten to where I replace them all as even compared to a NOS arm these pins fit the Clevis better for less shifter lever free play.. hope this helps someone save some $$ on a un-needed nos parts purchase. https://thirdgenauto.com/product/194...m-repair-pins/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk