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FRANK PKNY · 12-03-2014, 10:43 PM

Any0ne have experience in putting a 39 transmission in a model A ? I have two rebuilt 39 top loaders and have been contemplating on putting one in my Model A wondering if there is some input out there?

Chuck Sea/Tac · 12-03-2014, 11:45 PM

Have you searched the archives? It's been discussed several times, including just recently.
I don't know how to que it.
I can't seem to find it, but I know it's there. Sorry

CWPASADENA · 12-03-2014, 11:59 PM

I have used both a 39 and a Mitchell,

I like the Mitchell.

JMO,

Chris W.

Purdy Swoft · 12-04-2014, 11:34 AM

Search threads by Dusty. Thats the guy with the cool green fenders. He did a neat job installing a 39 transmission in his model A coupe .

FRANK PKNY · 12-04-2014, 11:48 AM

Thanks Guys as I have the transmissions I'm thinking the Mitchel is nice but costly. I have a rebuilt engine of unknown origin (just purchased the A) the engine just does not feel right. very high degree of vibration. I plan to pull the transmission and check the flywheel also check the top bearing on the drive shaft and u joint. Compression is 100lbs with a high compression head. Has an FSI ignition. I have been playing around with the timing using a vacuum gauge and my ear. however I think the rough running is a static balance problem. May install the cut down flywheel clutch combo and the 39 top loader while it's apart the top drive shaft bearing. Never did a drive shaft bearing in an A will do some research first.

emf · 12-04-2014, 01:48 PM

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Nice car, Frank. I heard you went to the dark side like John and I did... I have a 39 transmission in my roadster and you are welcome to take a look see, if the weather permits. Call me....

Frank

FRANK PKNY · 12-04-2014, 02:30 PM

Yep the new models came out I guess!! LOL Have a very good offer going on my T not firm yet but promising. Still have a few horse wedding jobs to go and will shut that down after Christmas. John and I had a good chuckle over the A thing, funny all three of us converted. I still love my T's. Will be in touch, Frank

12-03-2014, 10:43 PM	#1
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	transmission Any0ne have experience in putting a 39 transmission in a model A ? I have two rebuilt 39 top loaders and have been contemplating on putting one in my Model A wondering if there is some input out there? __________________ [email protected]

12-03-2014, 11:45 PM	#2
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: transmission Have you searched the archives? It's been discussed several times, including just recently. I don't know how to que it. I can't seem to find it, but I know it's there. Sorry Last edited by Chuck Sea/Tac; 12-03-2014 at 11:55 PM.

12-03-2014, 11:59 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: transmission I have used both a 39 and a Mitchell, I like the Mitchell. JMO, Chris W.

12-04-2014, 11:34 AM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: transmission Search threads by Dusty. Thats the guy with the cool green fenders. He did a neat job installing a 39 transmission in his model A coupe .

12-04-2014, 01:48 PM	#6
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 568	Re: transmission Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice car, Frank. I heard you went to the dark side like John and I did... I have a 39 transmission in my roadster and you are welcome to take a look see, if the weather permits. Call me.... Frank

12-04-2014, 02:30 PM	#7
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	Re: transmission Yep the new models came out I guess!! LOL Have a very good offer going on my T not firm yet but promising. Still have a few horse wedding jobs to go and will shut that down after Christmas. John and I had a good chuckle over the A thing, funny all three of us converted. I still love my T's. Will be in touch, Frank __________________ [email protected]