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Jan 26, 2025 | 08:03 AM

jorgholio

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From: Sylvan Lake

Flathead transmission

I’m in need of some transmission rebuild literature.
I have a 42-52 light truck (open driveshaft) 3 speed transmission in my 51 M1.
I have average transmission experience but was hoping for either some literature, rebuild videos on this particular transmission. Another thing also was, who is the best supplier for new parts if needed?
I drained this transmission and a few extra pieces came out so I want to make it right.
Cheers!

Jan 26, 2025 | 09:42 AM

pineconeford

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Here is a place to start. I had bought his repair 'how-to' book (The Ins And Outs Of Early Ford Transmissions') and it was very helpful. Great resource to identify your transmission and how it is supposed to go together.

VANPELT SALES LLC - your ford flathead source since 2006

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Jan 26, 2025 | 02:51 PM

1952henry

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^^^^ that and get a shop manual. Reprints readily available. A caveat, if your roller bearings in counter shaft are serviceable, keep them. Word on the street is reproductions are junk.

Jan 26, 2025 | 02:59 PM

charlie g

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good old vanpelts
never had a part from them give me a issue, when i did the 33 woodie that wouldn't release they told me change all the clutch linkage parts, cross shaft, fork,pins, bushings told me what to look for, dead on right about every part
want the correct answer thats where you go,