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redmodelt · 06-20-2014, 06:13 PM

The "hogshead" is a Model T term for the transmission cover and is nothing like the A bell housing. The 4 speed would need to use a truck bell housing which is not the same as the 3 speed housing. The truck/4 speed housing and transmission can be used in a car or pickup. The bolt pattern where the transmission bolts to it is different between the 3 and 4 speed.
Don't know if Ford ever supplied a 4 speed in a pickup but there are later conversions to get the real low 1st gear.

06-20-2014, 06:13 PM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,408	Re: 'hoghead' ? The "hogshead" is a Model T term for the transmission cover and is nothing like the A bell housing. The 4 speed would need to use a truck bell housing which is not the same as the 3 speed housing. The truck/4 speed housing and transmission can be used in a car or pickup. The bolt pattern where the transmission bolts to it is different between the 3 and 4 speed. Don't know if Ford ever supplied a 4 speed in a pickup but there are later conversions to get the real low 1st gear.

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