Reb shifter

[uss sterett]

Bought a reb shifter for $100 good deal I think only missing a linkage rod easily made. Any advice from people who already have one? operating advice, installing advice. Warnings etc .much appreciated

 

[JasonS]

I had one in my deuce for awhile. You can install it without dropping out the whole transfer case. Just pull off the front drive cover. I had to make a puller to remove the gear but otherwise it was an easy process.

 

[m1010plowboy]

I haven't seen one on a Canadian CDN truck so start slowly for me and give up a little history for the public record.

Were these added just to manually control shifts or where there other benefits?

A read from a transmission mentor http://www.alfaheaven.com/MilitarySection/6x6 Trucks/HydramaticHvn.html

Super searchable thread title

 

[topo]

I put bought the REB shifter from Memphis Equipment about 15 years ago for my m211 it is great to have no more hunting for the right gear .you do block off high reverse .

 

[JasonS]

Sorry, what I posted was for the transfer case of the sprag M35.

 

[uss sterett]

Basically It's a manual valve body, with a side shifter on the shift tower

 

[6x6XL]

Im running one my Deuce and its awesome. the biggest benefit ive found is the downshift drop that will almost send you through the windshield is controllable. you just need to be sure to be slow enough when you drop into 2nd and first. i would like a tach but the 302 is supposed to have a limiter. at first it makes driving the truck a bit more chaotic in traffic but with a little practice, no issues. just keep your foot down and pull the lever, nice setup. i have no complaints. I have the high reverse blocked off, but a buddy of mine is running the same thing and he runs high reverse, you just need to come to a COMPLETE stop before shifting back to forward or you will bind the trans up (which from my understanding doesnt matter if you have the shift kit or not). If i keep this engine trans setup i will build a little longer shifter for mine though.

 

[uss sterett]

Nice thanks for the advice, my linkage is pretty sloppy coming from carb to the transmission. So my up shift patterns are inconsistent. I am looking forward to the install of the reb. Thanks again

 

[SturmTyger380]

As for shifting the transmission with the stock automatic, since mine is not running yet, has anyone tried the suggestions for shifting that are described on the Hydramatic Heaven document at the link?

Did they help any?

 

[uss sterett]

Yep it is a good technique works well