CruxGNZ Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 He guys, recently got a new project. It's a '47 Dodge D24. Flathead six, three on the tree, air bag suspension, and the body is very decent. A little mud here and there, but nothing major. Came with a crap load of parts too. Runs and drives, but having a problem with the transmission. I can't get the damn thing into third or reverse. When I pull the gear shift towards me, I can't get it to go into gear! It's very frustrating. I need to move this thing into storage so my buddies and I can finish the Z. It's taking up precious garage space. Any idea what to look for? Any websites you can point me to? Thanks guys ---------------- Now playing: Herbaliser - Saturday Night - (featuring Fabian / Big Ted) [foobar2000 v0.9.4.1] via FoxyTunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Try the MoParts forums. Lots of knowledgeable, helpful people there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 99% sure its a linkage problem. Check the linkage at the transmission and work your way back up the steerring column to the shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yep, probably the linkage. My dad had an old dodge van with 3 on the tree, and if you didn't downshift in order it would lock up, and you would have to crawl under and wiggle and mess with the linkage untill it was freed up. By going in order, I meen you couldnt go from 3rd to first, you would have to go, 3,2,1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'll throw some pictures in for you guys. I don't have to worry about having to go through the gears with the fluid drive, however, I was told that I shouldn't use it much because its a weak point in the transmission. I'll check the linkage tonight and see what's going on. Thanks for the website too. I plan on making the Dodge a fun weekend driver. Hit it with some matte black paint, tint the windows, black Diamond racing wheels with new tires, new weatherstripping and if I have the guts, chop the top. I have a '47 Plymouth top that I can butcher to make the chop top happen. I have like four sets of bumpers, but I kind of like it bumperless. I'll start playing with it over this coming winter. Sittin' low All electrical is new and converted to 12 volt Underneath is very clean. Glasspack muffler is a bit loud. Love the four door. And my poor dirty Z... needs a good weekend and it will be road ready, no kiddin'! ---------------- Now playing: Mos Def And Massive Attack - [DJ Kicks (Daddy G) CD1 #15] I Against I [foobar2000 v0.9.4.1] via FoxyTunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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