TractorGuy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) My husband and I are working on a 1930 DeSoto. We have it running but now to get it moving...need a main drive gear bearing retainer. The number on the piece is T2C-6. The part number might be 42954, but not certain about that. The transmission is WG T2C-1. Any help finding one of these would be greatly appreciated. Edited August 21, 2019 by TractorGuy Added Picture (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 If you cannot find the exact part, I'm sure any competent welding shop could weld this one back together. If you are close to Denver, I could recommend one for you. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorGuy Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Thank you, Mike in Colorado...but it's made of pot metal and I don't think this can be welded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Try Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorGuy Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thank you Articifer Tom...I will try calling there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 3 hours ago, TractorGuy said: Thank you Articifer Tom...I will try calling there. Your Welcome , I know I saw repos of similar in his shop this Spring and some originals . Most where Chrysler but should cross to other Mopars . Get him circle bolt dia and other measurements . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich in Fla. Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hi. I'm in your same boat -- I need trans part (cluster-gear) for my 31 Chrysler-6 . I'll look for your part if you'll look for mine !!! Thanx. Rich. Text= 954-336-0027. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 4:31 PM, TractorGuy said: Thank you, Mike in Colorado...but it's made of pot metal and I don't think this can be welded. Oh but you can "weld" pot metal. It's called "muggy weld" and it is the closest thing to TIG that you can get with a torch. Look it up on youtube.......... Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorGuy Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, FLYER15015 said: Oh but you can "weld" pot metal. It's called "muggy weld" and it is the closest thing to TIG that you can get with a torch. Look it up on youtube.......... Mike in Colorado But we have some pieces missing so even then it wouldn't work...but thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorGuy Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Rich in Fla. said: Hi. I'm in your same boat -- I need trans part (cluster-gear) for my 31 Chrysler-6 . I'll look for your part if you'll look for mine !!! Thanx. Rich. Text= 954-336-0027. Sounds good...If I see one for you I will definitely let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 There is a place on the North side of Ft Collins Co that could rough cast you one of those out of that hard bronze. You would have to have it machined back to specifications but it should last a lifetime after that. That stuff is so hard it's even a challenge to machine it. Sounds like you could do a run of ten or twelve and help out others. I don't have the contact info but could get it if interested. Steve in Cheyenne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich in Fla. Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Dang -- I know I saw your part a few days ago in my searches , but now I can't find it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich in Fla. Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hi. Just curious - r u still looking ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorGuy Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 I haven't had time to be one here for a while but I want to thank you all for your helpful suggestions. We found a machine shop that will make the part for us. With the original part being pot metal, even if we were able to find another original we may just end up having the same problem when we try to put it to use. The new one will be aluminum and so much stronger. Hopefully this will solve the issue and we will be able to get the car in motion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Harmatuk Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 A machine shop could possibly make and or reproduce the "snout". My spare transmission needs one also. I don't need it yet. Bill H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich in Fla. Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 11 hours ago, TractorGuy said: I haven't had time to be one here for a while but I want to thank you all for your helpful suggestions. We found a machine shop that will make the part for us. With the original part being pot metal, even if we were able to find another original we may just end up having the same problem when we try to put it to use. The new one will be aluminum and so much stronger. Hopefully this will solve the issue and we will be able to get the car in motion. Great. So how much it cost ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dawg Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) hi all. well it was to good to last. with all the old cars we have it was bound to happen and it did today. I got involved in a car accident in the 1930 Desoto cf sedan. was a hit and run of course. I stepped out of car to get the mail and i as I stepped behind the car some idiot wasn't paying attention I guess and just ran into the back corner of the car and then whipped my door as he went by and damaged that to. then the coward took off and left. we think we have seen the truck in the neighbor hood and have been looking but cant find it. now to the issue at hand. I,m needing at least the drivers side rear fender and the passenger side is repairable but if I can find both rear fenders ill do that. I can fix the rest but I need the fenders. does anyone know what years or models will interchange on it.mine is a 1930 cf 4dr sedan. if you have fenders or know of some call me please jim 913 226 0635 Edited October 26, 2019 by Big Dawg (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dawg Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 8:52 PM, Rich in Fla. said: Hi. Just curious - r u still looking ?? Yes I'm looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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