59 3 Speed Snap Ring HELP!!!!!!!!!!

[flamesoldier]

ok here is a picture of the snap ring im trying to install on the inside lip of this 1959 3 speed output shaft bearing. I have tried everything to put it in including a piston ring compressor the ring is way to strong and it seems impossible to fit down in the inside diameter. Can some one point me in the right direction?

[f5fordgirl]

I think that it goes in the groove in the outside radius of the that bearing.

[flamesoldier]

no....on the 59-60 f100's the ring goes into the front of the bearing and acts as a riding surface for the low/reverse gear to ride on....my question os how do i get that sucker in there cause after i popped it out of there its damn near impossible to get in but im sure there is a certain way to do it

[NumberDummy]

Notice that the output shaft bearing has a groove in it. What would one assume fits into this groove since it isn't there just for looks?

8M-7030-A .. Output Shaft Bearing Snap Ring.

In front of the output shaft bearing is another snap ring: 8L-7064-A .. 1.224" I.D.

Here is the reason why taking pics before the trans is dis-assembled is important, especially if one has no shop manual or parts catalog.

[flamesoldier]

dummy...thanks for your input however getting down to where the snap ring went wasnt what you think...in the 1959-160 3 speed trans there is an extension tube the output shaft slides into the extension and seats up againt a stop then the snap ring in question goes into a grove on the inside of the extension housing to keep the bearing flush against the stopped part of the extension.

[NumberDummy]

These two snap rings were used from 1948 thru 1962 on all the Ford Light Duty non syncro first gear 3 speeds, installed in full sized Passenger Cars, F100's.

[spurredon]

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Here is the reason why taking pics before the trans is dis-assembled is important, especially if one has no shop manual or parts catalog.

Amen Brother!

Hang in there soldier! It will come together in time.