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  1. hendersond

    1952 xm211 vin location

    My understanding is the REB kits came out to solve a problem and give the driver more control over shifting. Engine braking and slippery down hill surfaces in Korea have been cited. I'm told the high reverse failures were identified and a bolt was included in the REB kit and during service as...
  2. hendersond

    1952 xm211 vin location

    Yes. The story is high reverse should never be used...even without the reb shifter. That is the story. High reverse is just plain weak. There are many accounts to back it up. The transmission is probably the most common failure point in these trucks. It is a car transmission built up for a...
  3. hendersond

    1952 xm211 vin location

    Agreed!
  4. hendersond

    1952 xm211 vin location

    Yes that is a REB shifter. Some love them, others hate them. The only draw back is you can bump it and accidently downshift it. It will downshift from fourth to first and the result is significant damage to the engine/transmission. The benefits are you shift it when you want and you have some...
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