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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
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05-20-2015, 12:44 PM | #22 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
No modifications to the transmission are required. However, a special puller / installer tool is required.
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05-20-2015, 12:46 PM | #23 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
An easy way would be to look at the vehicle number on the bellhousing area.
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05-20-2015, 01:11 PM | #24 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
I'll try and look when I get home tonight.
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05-20-2015, 01:30 PM | #25 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
You can also look at VanPelts site on transmission ID, but a lot of it is internal. http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flath...sID_3speed.htm
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
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05-20-2015, 01:57 PM | #27 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Thanks guys! Looks like I have some reading to do.
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05-20-2015, 04:50 PM | #28 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Start with Bill Robinson, flathead engine builder, right off 18 near Central, 14043 Pioneer, 760-961-0518.
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05-20-2015, 06:19 PM | #29 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Thanks! That's super local to me. I love this forum.
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05-20-2015, 07:39 PM | #30 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Get the serial number off the bell housing of the transmission, should start with an 18- with the serial number running 18-457,478 to 18-1,234,356 for 1934. Higher serial numbers are later years, lower numbers are earlier. Mac Van Pelts book covers all this information,
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05-20-2015, 08:11 PM | #31 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Ok, like I said, I'll pick the book up. Sorry for being a newb.
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05-20-2015, 08:15 PM | #32 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
For just the serial numbers for each year you can go to their site. There is a chart posted there.
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05-20-2015, 08:56 PM | #33 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Get the number off of the case (Not serial number) and post it here.
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05-20-2015, 11:25 PM | #34 |
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05-20-2015, 11:35 PM | #35 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
I would use the serial number steel stamped on the bellhousing. You can leave off the last coulpe of number if you post it. But you can look it up yourself, very easy to do.
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05-21-2015, 08:13 AM | #36 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Thanks man, sometimes there's too much info! I start with the simple stuff.
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05-21-2015, 09:58 AM | #37 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
You state that you have a 59A engine with a 4" crank. I would find it hard to believe that who ever did that, left the stock 34 transmission untouched. Even if it is the original case it may have later gears or even Zephyr gears. It may have suffered hard use behind that 59A engine also. I just recently rebuilt the trans in my 39 pickup because the gears were grinding in 2nd and 3rd. I found that the brass synchronizer rings were worn. The replacement rings did not improve the problem. I checked with Mac Van Pelt and he informed me that some replacement rings were made in India using worn out rings as a guide. I only replaced old worn out rings with NEW worn out rings. Mac has the correct replacement rings.
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05-21-2015, 11:24 AM | #38 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Well, the car hasn't suffered any abuse, I know who did the engine swap, and he owned the car for 50+ years, but it did a lot of miles, so I'll check for signs of wear when I check the fluid level. Thanks for the input. If I get any parts to freshen it up, it'll only be from Van Pelt, per this forums advice.
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05-21-2015, 12:20 PM | #39 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
Okay, there's only one row of synchros when I look through the fill plug. The fluid level seems ok, but there are metal shavings in it and the brass ring looked a little worn. What's my next step? Just baby it and drive it until it gives out? Should I source another case and start putting another trans together to swap it? If so, what should I look for in a case? Thanks guys!
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05-21-2015, 12:38 PM | #40 |
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Re: Synchro trans for a 34 Ford?
That somewhat depends on what you want to do (an Alice in Wonderland type of question, which way to I go; depends on where you want to end up!). You could rebuild the one you have OR purchase another transmission already rebuilt or have the new one rebuilt and swap it out. The rebuild part depends are your mechanic skills. These are one of the easiest transmission to rebuild there is, but if you are not experienced with this type of work or don't have the tools to do it, it might be better to have it done. Same goes with the removal and replacement of the transmission ether way you go. The rebuild itself should not take very long at all if you have all the parts there to begin with. However, it is hard to know exactly what you need prior to taking it apart. Some of this depends on how long you want the car down and how much time you what to spend on it. IMHO none of this would require more work (and most likely much less) than attempting to switch to a different type of transmission.
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