HELP Part needed 1949 F6
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HELP Part needed 1949 F6
After removing the parking drum brake and cleaning the transmission/ gear box in preparation for a paint job, I noticed a crack on the RETAINER ASSEMBLY (TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING). The crack is on one side of t he rear mounting bracket. Does anyone know how I can get hold of this part? I have already contacted the guys at Joblot automotive and they are searching, but want to have a plan B just in case they can’t find one.
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Yes, it's possible to weld cast iron, but many welders don't know how. You'll need to find an "old school" welder. I had a cast iron manifold welded for my 52 at one shop that said they could do it, but they ended up ruining it. The second shop, and another exhaust manifold, was able to weld it and so far it's holding up. The welds won't be pretty, but as long as it still functions, right?
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After removing the parking drum brake and cleaning the transmission/ gear box in preparation for a paint job, I noticed a crack on the RETAINER ASSEMBLY (TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING). The crack is on one side of t he rear mounting bracket. Does anyone know how I can get hold of this part? I have already contacted the guys at Joblot automotive and they are searching, but want to have a plan B just in case they can’t find one.
I should have one of these around. If I don't, I'll find one, so don't worry about welding it. Email or call me.
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I had one of these for a T-98 welded by a pro once, and it soon broke again. There is a ton of stress on it. That's why it broke in the first place. Actually, it's common to find them broken on T-98's, but I don't think I've ever seen one break on a crash box.
I should have one of these around. If I don't, I'll find one, so don't worry about welding it. Email or call me.
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I should have one of these around. If I don't, I'll find one, so don't worry about welding it. Email or call me.
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There are two different parts like this according to the parts catalog. I have the other part like this. I know it's out of F-5 or F-6, does anyone know if they're interchangable? Just by looking at the catalog page it looks like the one I have is slightly taller.
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