Transmission gears

[Dablaze]

Hi guys,

The '49 to 57 spare parts book list 2 separate low gears for the transmission. One being 35282-36 and then a 35286-39 which is listed as being for hand shift. Same deal with second gear.

What are the differences? Also wondering why the difference, I can see a need for different gearing for a 3 speed w/ reverse, but not sure why hand shift would need to be different?

Thanks,
Craig

[MMasa]

Craig
1939 had a one year only shift pattern 1-2-N-3-4. That's the reason for the difference. The -39 gears that you are referring to are only for 1939.
Mark

[Dablaze]

Ah that explains the hole in my knowledge, the fact that I doubt I will ever own a Knuckle, so I have never really learned a lot about them. Well, that and some timers disease. And beer. And selective hearing... Etc.

Thank you for the answer!
Craig