ford-o-matic parking pawl
Hey Everybody,
A mechanic told me my bell housing was cracked (as the reason I'm occasionally having trouble getting into and out of park) and he could weld it for me for "no more than $1200", I got under there and not only does it look fine, it looks like it's cast iron! Maybe it's the parking pawl? On a 1961 2-speed ford-o-matic is it just above the trans. filter (as a friend suggested)? Don't really want to get into the transmission unless I know what I'm doing.
Thanks,
Grant
Thanks for the feedback, new problem....
Hi everybody,
I really do appreciate the advice. I had to take off on my trip before I had a chance to really fix the "park" issue.
The good news: It hasn't been an issue and thus far the trip has been really amazing.
The bad news: Last night the engine crapped out on me. I'm in Tucson and have a trusted mechanic of a friend down here looking into a rebuild for me, but I'm wondering if any of you might have suggestions. I already emailed the AZ chapter so we'll see what they say. Just putting it out there. Thanks.
From the Grand Canyon State,
Grant