Countershaft Gear Cluster - Hudson 1953 Jet Mechanical Procedure Manual

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87 TRANSMISSION
pin (53), Figure 10.
3. Install the second and high shift shaft (47) in
case and move shaft toward outside of case as
far as possible. Install the other interlock ball
(50) in the sleeve compressing spring as far as
possible; then slide the shift shaft toward cen-
ter of case aligning neutral detent with inter-
lock ball. Install the taper pin (45) through shift
shaft and case.
4. Install shift shaft levers, short lever (56) (low
and reverse) on rear shaft (49) and long lever
(55) (second and high) on front shaft. Shift
either lever into any gear and with one end of
interlock contacting the shift shaft cam, use a
feeler gauge as shown in Figure 11 and check
the clearance at opposite end of interlock
sleeve and cam.
FIGURE 11
Clearance should be .001 to .007". If not within
these limits, the sleeve must be removed and
replaced with one of proper length. Consult the
"Specifications" page for sleeve dimensions.

COUNTERSHAFT GEAR CLUSTER

1. To assemble the countershaft gear cluster, insert the
dummy shaft and needle roller spacer (19) Figure
2, in the gear cluster (15). Stand assembly on one
end apply viscous grease between shaft and bore
of gear cluster. Insert 20 rollers (20) and place the
second roller washer (18) on top of rollers. Turn
assembly end for end and perform same operation.
2. Cover the thrust washers (14), (16), and (17) and
ends of gear cluster with viscous grease and place
thrust washers in position. The f r on t washer (14)
has bronze face to gear and lug to top. Rear washer
(16) (inner) bronze mu st be installed so the two
lugs in center of washer engage cluster gear and
the (outer) steel washer
(17) with the lug to top.
3. With cluster gear assembly complete on the dummy
shaft, carefully lower the assembly into the transmis-
sion case.
Position the assembly with the countershaft holes in
case and start countershaft through rear of case. Tap
the countershaft forward and keep in constant con-
tact with the dummy shaft to prevent rollers and
washers from becoming dislodged.
Drive the countershaft forward just far enough to
enter front end in front of case since it must be
removed again after checking end play.
4. Insert a feeler gauge between the two rear thrust
washers to check gear cluster end play, which
should be .006" to .016". If clearance is more, the
thrust washers should be replaced, Figure 12.
FIGURE 12
5. Enter the dummy shaft into front of case and tapping
lightly with a soft hammer, drive the countershaft out
through rear of case, being careful to keep both shafts

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