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Old 07-10-2019, 10:51 PM   #6
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Default Re: Borg-Warner Overdrive

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Originally Posted by Mac VP View Post
I’d try to locate the correct version for your 51 Ford. The 57 Ford passenger OD trans is longer, which in itself would require a new or modified driveshaft. The front of the trans would bolt up to your bell housing, and the 1” ten spline input shaft would fit your clutch.....however, the transmission lacks the unique gear shifter housing with the typical 49-51 Ford clutch release mounting boss. The shifter levers are different as well.

The transmission might have some core value if the OD guts are in good shape.
If it is from a '57 it should be 12 volt which would make the solenoid etc desirable to someone who is running a 12 volt system in a 6 volt car.
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