Dumb(ish) question on 4 speed function
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Dumb(ish) question on 4 speed function
Hello, Longtime listener. first time caller here. I have a 1949 panhead that I have been getting on the road, recently had some trans issues. I am learning how these old bikes work and loving it. My 49 is my 6th Harley and never had the old 4 speed before. I am wondering if someone can educate me on how third gear engagement is supposed to work. I am having issues getting into 3rd and I notice that in my gearbox it seems third gear moves. Is this normal? Should 3rd and 4th function the same as 1st and 3rd? It seems like I have to move 3rd gear over into the dogs rather than just move the dogs into 3rd. Is something off here? I have attached a video to see what I mean.
Thank you kindly for any insights.
Thank you kindly for any insights.
Last edited by ericomc; Aug 15, 2022 at 03:47 PM.
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From: la la land jerzey
Third gear original to a 1949 would have a bushing under the gear for the main shaft - later on they went to a all steel gear and for went the bushing
usually in third they become noisy when worn past the spec - they also wear right out when using todays gear oil - dont care what so baboon said - the bushing are not in the newer transmissions for many years
the factory book tells you to use the same oil your using in the engine for the 4 speed trans - and 30,000 miles its worn out and needs a total overhaul
usually hi gear is leaking on the drive sprocket - its time
usually in third they become noisy when worn past the spec - they also wear right out when using todays gear oil - dont care what so baboon said - the bushing are not in the newer transmissions for many years
the factory book tells you to use the same oil your using in the engine for the 4 speed trans - and 30,000 miles its worn out and needs a total overhaul
usually hi gear is leaking on the drive sprocket - its time
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