Does anyone know what the difference between 1936 dodge and plymouth transmissions. I have the original plymouth transmission but it doesn't shift nor does the shaft turn over. I found a 1936 dodge transmission that works. I'm looking to take the guts out of the dodge and make my original functional. Will that work. I have not bought the other transmission yet. Thanks for any help or advice.
Mike
According to a parts book I have, all the parts listed for the P1, P2 transmission match the D2 transmission. I don't have a complete list, and the only part I couldn't match numbers was the clutch gear, but I couldn't match descriptions either.
Parts that match include: countershaft gear assembly and shaft, reverse idler gear assembly and shaft, mainshaft, sliding gear, second gear, and main drive pinion.
Thank you for the information
if its a good transmission why strip it down as far as i am awhere they used the same case. put the whole trans in
My thinking was that I would want to rebuild whichever transmission so I would know it would be in working order when I drive it. I have never rebuilt a transmission before so I am looking forward trying to figure it out how they work. This is my 1st restoration and I assumed that everything should be rebuilt to avoid problems later when I drive it. If and when I ever get this on the road, I don't want to rely on parts I didn't verify.
Mike, I'm doing the same thing. I have a '35 and I tore down the transmission just to see what condition it is in. It is a very simple procedure. The one thing that surprised me was when all the roller bearings fell out. I don't think I had ever run into a set of bearings that weren't in a race. I'd recommend getting a small parts kit and a set of gaskets. I'm finding the one part hard to find (at a decent price) is the cluster gear. Mine is slightly worn but it was working before I took it apart so unless I find a source for a new one soon, it will probably go back in.
I found another 1936 plymouth transmission off of a 2 door that is in working condition. I'm going to go pick it up tomorrow. I'm passing on the dodge transmission. So I will have 2 transmissions, one that is siezed and one that isn't. Between the two, I'm sure I can get one rebuilt. Do I need a press or any special tools to rebuild this transmission.
After my transmission, I move on to the driveline. I plan on driving the car on the frame. ;D My dad gave me this car as a high school graduation gift 15 years ago. So I have been dreaming about driving this since I was a kid, it has been a long time. To this point, I have completed the engine, frame, front and rear end. I still need to run brake and fuel lines and find a tank.
Any advice or tips on the transmission or driveline would be great.
Mike
You don't need any special tools. If you don't have a Motor's manual from that time, get one. It has a step by step procedure for the transmission.