General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: captbrian41 on February 26, 2012, 07:53:23 AM
Title: shifting
Post by: captbrian41 on February 26, 2012, 07:53:23 AM
does any one have experience with the vacuum assist pot that aids shifting in the '41 model years? I understand it was a 1 year item and mine was submerged in hurricaine Irene and I've freed it up once but now is frozen again. I was wondering if I can just remove it from the transmission and have it shift normally. I also have an overdrive transmission that I never installed and I am thinking about replacing mine with the OD unit. It appears to be a direct replacement size wise and freshening the engine might be an option at the same time. Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, Brian
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: Jim Yergin on February 26, 2012, 09:24:17 AM
The one on my '41 was disconnected and it shifted regularly just fine. I have since installed an overdrive transmission and am very happy with it. Jim Yergin
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: captbrian41 on February 26, 2012, 10:00:36 AM
thanks Jim, Brian
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: SD Glenn on February 26, 2012, 04:13:00 PM
Brian, I have an old MOTORs manual that show pictures and adjustment for the (they call it "Power Shifter") Valve action and Neutral position adjuster. The book says 1941 & 1942. If you need or want this I will Scan in those pages and e-mail the same to you. Let me know. The OD Unit sound good to me. lol This book covers from 1935 thru 1947. SD Glenn
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: captbrian41 on February 26, 2012, 06:24:32 PM
thanks Glenn, that would be a big help for me to get the thing shifting again. Probably not more than a page or two right. email is Brian
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: Gaby51 on February 27, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Hi CaptBrian, I have an old Motor's Manual too, Tenth Edition, 1948. I bought it years ago when I was in high school and had a 1936 Chevrolet to tinker on and drive. I no longer need this manual, and I'd be glad to send it to you if you can use it. Since I now have a '54 Plymouth, this manual no longer does me any good, so I rather give it to someone who can use it than throw it out. Let me know if you want it, you can email me at .
:) George
Title: Re: shifting
Post by: captbrian41 on February 28, 2012, 06:36:52 AM
Hi Gaby51, I have a DVD called Detroit Iron that has everything in it needed to repair the '41, similar to a Chiltons or Motors manual. Just couldn't put my hands on it cause I've been involved in moving. Glenn had helped with the pages from Motors, I printed them and will look at the car this weekend. Thanks for the offer but a book that old and helpful should stay in your possesion. Brian