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Expert: - 10/3/2010


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This car is all original I plan to convert the front brakes to disc , Scarebird may have a kit .
Question : I can't get into reverse . Its not an external link prob. Previous owner said there is a worn pin inside the tran . I can see that someone was in the trans reciently (clean side panel) . I'm new to restoration this is my 1ts .A project for my son & I . Is removing and sending out the way to fix ? Local mechanics are willing to look but I fear a 1950 3 speed manual will be beyond them . Any suggestions ? All help appreciated .

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My question to you is, how many thumbs do you have? that relates to the phase "I can't do that, I am all thumbs". Now using that as a base if you have ten thumbs then you are not to touch anything on the car save the ignition key. If you only have two thumbs then you are a master mechanic. Now if you are in the four thumb rang I would not hesitate to pull the transmission apart once you have purchased an original factory service manual for the car. Not a Motors or Chilton, but the original manual. There are several manual dealers on line and the one that I use the most is www.books4cars.com. Then following the instructions, have at it. If you are above the four thumb level then sending it out and paying the money is the way to go. Good luck.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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