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[J2H]

Does anyone know why the HELL I cant get into any gears but 2nd and Reverse! I toyed for an HOUR just trying to get it into other gears!!

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by J2H

Does anyone know why the HELL I cant get into any gears but 2nd and Reverse! I toyed for an HOUR just trying to get it into other gears!!

Is this a 3 speed manual transmission? If so...

Did you try moving the two manual control levers on the transmission?

If moving these two levers allows you to get into all four gears, the problem is with the two manual control selector levers at the bottom of the steering column, under the hood.

These two levers have rubber bushings and insulators.

What happens: The rubber bushings harden up, and crack apart, sometimes fall out.

When this occurs, the shift lever binds up.

There is a bushing & insulator kit to fix this problem: C5TZ7343A which is a common occurence on these old trucks.

If this is the problem, I'll give you the sources that have this kit, as Ford just obsoleted it.

[J2H]

I have the bushing kit, but it is completely different than the ones in my truck.

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by J2H

I have the bushing kit, but it is completely different than the ones in my truck.

1965/79 uses the same bushing kit. 1961/64 is different.

[J2H]

i bought the one for the 1965 but looking at it I can't see how it goes in there.

[jay3403]

Number Dummy, Can I get those sources from you for a 63 f-100. I am having the same problem. If I don't wiggle the shifter just right, it locks into 1st. Then I have to crawl under the truck and shift it out at the transmission.

Thanks,

Jay
1963 F-100 2wd 292
"When neck deep in sh**, don't duck!"

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by jay3403

Number Dummy, Can I get those sources from you for a 63 f-100. I am having the same problem. If I don't wiggle the shifter just right, it locks into 1st. Then I have to crawl under the truck and shift it out at the transmission.

1961/64: There are two different kits: 2WD is not the same as 4WD.

The following is for 2WD. If you have 4WD, let me know...I'll list that kit separately.

C3TZ7343A .. Bushing & Insulator Kit / Obsolete

Fits: 1961/64 F100/250 2WD only.

OHIO VALLEY FORD in Moundsville WV has ONE = 304-845-4244.

MATLOCK FORD in Franklin IN has ONE = 800-987-3673.

KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has ONE = 563-562-3241.

GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.

VAN CLEVE MOTORS in Morton WA has ONE = 360-496-5999.

MANDERBACH FORD in Temple PA has TWO = 610-929-3659.

WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has TWO = 606-787-5293.

MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has FOUR = 800-546-7278.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has SIX = 817-275-2381.
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[jay3403]

Thanks. That just solved one more issue for me that was just further down the list. I appreciate it.

[J2H]

Mine's a 2WD