'52 F-1 column shift question
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'52 F-1 column shift question
My father and I are having a disagreement and need some wisdom...
We have the stock 3 speed transmission with the column shift ("three on the tree"). On the actual lever that you shift, it has a bend in it just as it enters the column. Which way is the bend suppose to face? Does the shift lever bend towards the steering wheel or away from it?
Right now we have it bending towards the steering wheel but it does seem that the small end ball does come close to the steering wheel in first gear and fat fingers turning the steering wheel can get caught between the wheel and the end of the shifter.
Thanks for any input,
Fred
We have the stock 3 speed transmission with the column shift ("three on the tree"). On the actual lever that you shift, it has a bend in it just as it enters the column. Which way is the bend suppose to face? Does the shift lever bend towards the steering wheel or away from it?
Right now we have it bending towards the steering wheel but it does seem that the small end ball does come close to the steering wheel in first gear and fat fingers turning the steering wheel can get caught between the wheel and the end of the shifter.
Thanks for any input,
Fred
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I wondered, because mine looks just like the pic you posted! I'm curious about the screw used for a pivot, tho; how well does it work?
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It's not a screw. It's a bolt with a small dome top. There's a nut with a lock washer on the other end.
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Thanks for all of the info! Very helpful. Looks like we have the shift lever installed correctly.
I guess I will have to tell my Dad either to work on "thinner" fingers or to try a different technique while turning the steering wheel while in first gear!
Best to you all in 2011...
Fred
Thanks for all of the info! Very helpful. Looks like we have the shift lever installed correctly.
I guess I will have to tell my Dad either to work on "thinner" fingers or to try a different technique while turning the steering wheel while in first gear!
Best to you all in 2011...
Fred
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Sorry. don't want to sabotage your thread but need similar help with my stock 3sp column shifter. I was going to get some rebuild parts but prior to dismantling any further I wanted to know the techniques or whether any special tools might be needed to refit them.
The parts are the bushing at the base of the actual column shift lever. Seems to be held in place by a pin. Does this drill out etc etc??
ALSO.
The bushings on the shift linkages that have rubbers encased in brass washers. When refitted, what holds them in place. how do you refit?
Any help would be greatly received as it is finally sunny here in England and I want to get it all rebuilt and cruise :-)))
The parts are the bushing at the base of the actual column shift lever. Seems to be held in place by a pin. Does this drill out etc etc??
ALSO.
The bushings on the shift linkages that have rubbers encased in brass washers. When refitted, what holds them in place. how do you refit?
Any help would be greatly received as it is finally sunny here in England and I want to get it all rebuilt and cruise :-)))
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