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G&N Farms · 11-18-2015, 04:47 PM

I'm sure I saw it on here and not the HAMB but have had no luck with the search.

My little P/U has a horrible noise in second and down shift from third to second , I have to almost stop. And yes I know how to double clutch.

SO, if I have to pull the tranny out, why not " purist close your eyes" update it. In my searches was the F150 OD tranny swap but I do not want to modify the drive shaft, trailing arms and everything else. I would prefer to keep the integrity of the pick-up and get this one rebuilt. I was thinking it said the Pinto would fit.

Thank you, just trying to enjoy my nice as stock as can be little truck

Bob C · 11-18-2015, 05:03 PM

I've heard of a Pinto engine in A's but not the transmission.

Bob

Larry Jenkins · 11-18-2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G&N Farms

I'm sure I saw it on here and not the HAMB but have had no luck with the search.

My little P/U has a horrible noise in second and down shift from third to second , I have to almost stop. And yes I know how to double clutch.

SO, if I have to pull the tranny out, why not " purist close your eyes" update it. In my searches was the F150 OD tranny swap but I do not want to modify the drive shaft, trailing arms and everything else. I would prefer to keep the integrity of the pick-up and get this one rebuilt. I was thinking it said the Pinto would fit.

Thank you, just trying to enjoy my nice as stock as can be little truck

Would seem to be a better solution would be to properly restore the original Model A transmission.

Not too difficult and not too expensive.

Larry

CarlG · 11-18-2015, 05:35 PM

This sounds like you are a perfect candidate for the Mitchell transmission. Not the Overdrive, but the Model A case with all new synchromesh gears inside.

Haven't heard of using a Pinto tranny, except behind a Pinto engine.

1931 flamingo · 11-18-2015, 07:35 PM

Find a 32-39 tranny, put 39-48 gears and synchros in it and get Cling's kit to convert, it becomes "bolt" in mod.
Paul in CT

mshmodela · 11-18-2015, 08:06 PM

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Funny, I cannot imagine using anything from this in a Model A...

SeaSlugs · 11-18-2015, 09:02 PM

heh those hubcaps fit a chevette rim too....

but yea id go the Mitchel route with syncros or the late 30's trans in it.

G&N Farms · 11-18-2015, 10:04 PM

I'll do a search on the Mitchel transmission. I don't think I dreamed it but it could of been on another website.

Thanks for the info, like I said, I don't want to cut anything up in my little truck.

1931 flamingo · 11-19-2015, 02:04 PM

I and my wife each had pinto's, over 150 k on both when each was sold to others, no problems except one timing belt broke.
Paul

Mike V. Florida · 11-20-2015, 12:40 AM

This one mentioned the engine and tranny from a Pinto but no other details,

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159684

11-18-2015, 04:47 PM	#1
G&N Farms Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: At home in my shop working on cars. Posts: 101	I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. I'm sure I saw it on here and not the HAMB but have had no luck with the search. My little P/U has a horrible noise in second and down shift from third to second , I have to almost stop. And yes I know how to double clutch. SO, if I have to pull the tranny out, why not " purist close your eyes" update it. In my searches was the F150 OD tranny swap but I do not want to modify the drive shaft, trailing arms and everything else. I would prefer to keep the integrity of the pick-up and get this one rebuilt. I was thinking it said the Pinto would fit. Thank you, just trying to enjoy my nice as stock as can be little truck

11-18-2015, 05:03 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,820	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. I've heard of a Pinto engine in A's but not the transmission. Bob

11-18-2015, 05:35 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,123	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. This sounds like you are a perfect candidate for the Mitchell transmission. Not the Overdrive, but the Model A case with all new synchromesh gears inside. Haven't heard of using a Pinto tranny, except behind a Pinto engine. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-18-2015, 07:35 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,395	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. Find a 32-39 tranny, put 39-48 gears and synchros in it and get Cling's kit to convert, it becomes "bolt" in mod. Paul in CT

11-18-2015, 08:06 PM	#6
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Funny, I cannot imagine using anything from this in a Model A... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

11-18-2015, 09:02 PM	#7
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. heh those hubcaps fit a chevette rim too.... but yea id go the Mitchel route with syncros or the late 30's trans in it. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-18-2015, 10:04 PM	#8
G&N Farms Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: At home in my shop working on cars. Posts: 101	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. I'll do a search on the Mitchel transmission. I don't think I dreamed it but it could of been on another website. Thanks for the info, like I said, I don't want to cut anything up in my little truck.

11-19-2015, 02:04 PM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,395	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. I and my wife each had pinto's, over 150 k on both when each was sold to others, no problems except one timing belt broke. Paul

11-20-2015, 12:40 AM	#10
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: I can't find the tread on Pinto transmissions. This one mentioned the engine and tranny from a Pinto but no other details, https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159684 __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II