Reply To: 3 Speed shift fork question

[William H. Rolapp]

Many owners of the 1930 4 speed box hated it because they didn’t know it had tob ‘timed’ when repaired and it was either so noisey they could not stand it or ruined it in use. The replacement was usually the 1931 freewheeling unit. It was easier to fit it in the power train. The 1929 unit with parking brake attached was a pain to use as a replacement. LeBaron 1931 cars usually came with the 4 speed box. It is a superior transmission, and those who are still considering replacing it should do their homework.