open drive mount spacing
 

i have a top loading open drive trans it has a 8" mount spacing what is the spacing on a 40 ford ? thanks

Re: open drive mount spacing
 

Is the transmission a FoMoCo pickup type 3-speed top loader from 1942 through early 51 or is it something else? All of the top loader 39 thru E51 & side loader from 40 through 48 Ford semi synchronized 3-speeds have the same half bell and they share a lot of internal parts. 1940 was the first of the remote control side shifter boxes that were produced through 1948 in Ford & Mercury cars. Same mounting and gears but different main shaft for the open drive.

Re: open drive mount spacing
 

I think these ought to answer your question. DD

8" Wide

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F..._21C-mount.jpg





10" Wide

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...s_78-mount.jpg

Click the link below for more info!

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...rearmounts.htm

Re: open drive mount spacing
 

thanks coopman,my trans is out of a 1950 pickup,i thought it could be used in a 40 car but the rear mounting would be an issue I wonder if theres away it could be made to work as I would like to use a modern rear

Re: open drive mount spacing
 

I don't remember the trans mount you have, but you may be able to cut 2 " out of the center of a 47 trans and bolt to frame.,