EDIT: Thanks to everyone that responded. I looked in the shop manual and it said there was no clutch adjustment on a '41 Champion. I tried changing the transmission oil in the transmission and overdrive housing, and it works! The car shifts very smoothly (even better than before) and has no trouble going into gear even when warm. I decided to try this first as it seemed easier than dropping the transmission and checking everything.
My '41 Champion will not shift into first or reverse when warm (temp. gauge reads around 170). When trying to select first or reverse, it makes a grinding noise and will not engage gear. It will select second and third without issue. The transmission is an overdrive transmission.
I think I may have a solution. I was wondering, how would I go about changing the transmission fluid?
If you think it's something else, please tell. The car has just under 7600 miles on it. Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
Here are pictures if you want to see the car:
My '41 Champion will not shift into first or reverse when warm (temp. gauge reads around 170). When trying to select first or reverse, it makes a grinding noise and will not engage gear. It will select second and third without issue. The transmission is an overdrive transmission.
I think I may have a solution. I was wondering, how would I go about changing the transmission fluid?
If you think it's something else, please tell. The car has just under 7600 miles on it. Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
Here are pictures if you want to see the car:
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