... We have a Chapter member who has a nice 1950 4-door Champion with OD. Recently he installed a later model 185 with dual 1 barrels and a higher compression head. On our Fall tour, going through the mountains, he first, lost 3rd gear... Just couldn't get the lever to go in.. ...not even double clutching.... Later, after looking closer (from underneath) the lever was detached to diagnose the issue and it felt like it was hitting something internally..
On the way home ( in 2nd OD), we stopped for lunch and he says, he now lost 1st and reverse, but could still get going and travel in 2nd & OD. The car's being shipped to a mechanic in MA for repairs...
We both mused over the situation and presumed that the newer engine with improved HP/torque, did in the transmission.
So the question is... would a good rebuild solve the problem or can a T-86/OD be used on a 185 Six.... or what other stronger option does he have to replace the T-96 with. I don't think he'll go for a floor shift ( T-5)...
thx
On the way home ( in 2nd OD), we stopped for lunch and he says, he now lost 1st and reverse, but could still get going and travel in 2nd & OD. The car's being shipped to a mechanic in MA for repairs...
We both mused over the situation and presumed that the newer engine with improved HP/torque, did in the transmission.
So the question is... would a good rebuild solve the problem or can a T-86/OD be used on a 185 Six.... or what other stronger option does he have to replace the T-96 with. I don't think he'll go for a floor shift ( T-5)...
thx
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