have rocky mountain trans on TT Truck it is stuck in Neutral
truck has not run in years
anyone have breakdown on Rockys Mountain Transmission
best way to free it up ?
thanks tom
rocky mountain trans for tt
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Re: rocky mountain trans for tt
Ya Tom, I was thinking about that when I rotated the rear wheel easily.. Do you think it might engage when the drive shaft is turning? I hope someone here that's familiar responds.
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Re: rocky mountain trans for tt
Depends upon the model transmission.
If it is the "six speed" version, actually a three speed progressive shift, be very careful. Do not try to force it because you can't!
I had one many years ago, that wasn't very rusty inside, and never did get it loose. There is a big sliding gear with a couple of dog clutches that takes very little rust inside to seize firmly. I soaked it in rust dissolvers and oils for a week and it didn't come loose. After cleaning it up for the third time, I took it to a swap meet and priced it fairly with explanations of what I had done to that point. I did not expect to sell it, but someone wanted it more than I wanted to work with it.
It actually looked pretty decent inside, and I often regret having sold it. I suspect that longer soaking in mild solutions would have freed it up. A good chance you are looking at the same issue.
If it is the "six speed" version, actually a three speed progressive shift, be very careful. Do not try to force it because you can't!
I had one many years ago, that wasn't very rusty inside, and never did get it loose. There is a big sliding gear with a couple of dog clutches that takes very little rust inside to seize firmly. I soaked it in rust dissolvers and oils for a week and it didn't come loose. After cleaning it up for the third time, I took it to a swap meet and priced it fairly with explanations of what I had done to that point. I did not expect to sell it, but someone wanted it more than I wanted to work with it.
It actually looked pretty decent inside, and I often regret having sold it. I suspect that longer soaking in mild solutions would have freed it up. A good chance you are looking at the same issue.