Well, I busted open the 4-speed tranny on the '51 today. Didn't look too awful bad, typical tooth wear, but nothing broke or chipped, everything slides smoothly (once I got the top shift out of reverse!). My question is, are any parts/gaskets available for these Oscars? If so, where? Don't seem to see any in the repop catalogs.

going to do the ring gear, too - the motor had a car clutch/bell housing, with a good ring gear, but the truck flywheel must have more miles. Nothing broken on it, but, quite a bit of wear, compared to the other - at $30, cheap, since I have it apart.

For good news, though, did get the tranny-mount barking prake cleaned up, and ready for new lining, when it gets here.

It's coming along, slowly, but s.s.s...well, slowly!

Thanks in advance,

R