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machine girl · 04-13-2014, 03:28 PM

Will 32 flathead v8 transmission gears work in a 32 4 cly B transmission case ?

DavidG · 04-13-2014, 03:40 PM

All of the gears and other internal parts of '32-'34 passenger car and commercial vehicle transmissions, four or V-8, are the same.

machine girl · 04-13-2014, 04:00 PM

thanks David G,

hb32 · 07-10-2015, 07:40 PM

Bringing up an old thread. Is there any value in used internals?

DavidG · 07-10-2015, 09:40 PM

Sorry, there isn't much value in them beyond being useful paperweights when clean.

dumb person · 07-11-2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hb32

Bringing up an old thread. Is there any value in used internals?

Depends on how worn they are and how badly someone needs them.

hb32 · 07-11-2015, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dumb person

Depends on how worn they are and how badly someone needs them.

In this case they are nice and only replacing them for a set of 40's.

Hoop · 07-11-2015, 06:03 AM

The answer involves the '32 shift top. If your gear swap requires an original appearance and function, the '32 shifter is going to be a big challenge.

If you are not interested in preserving the originality of the drivetrain, throw the gears and shifter in a box and save them for a future buyer of your car. The discussion of "value" should include a consideration of what your car will be worth in the future, original vs modified.

Maybe DavidG, much more experienced with '32s, can offer further comment.

Personally, if I had a '32, I would not be "improving" its transmission. I would consider a "temporary" swap with a later unit adding an e-brake adapter, but definitely stow the original under the workbench.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 07-11-2015, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machine girl

Will 32 flathead v8 transmission gears work in a 32 4 cly B transmission case ?

If you want a smoother shifting 32 B trans you can use the gears 39-48 with the late 39 shifter. I have these gears in my 31 coupe with B engine and trans. Walt

DavidG · 07-11-2015, 08:32 AM

Given their modest value, Hoop's suggestion makes good sense to me, especially if they seem to be in good condition.

hb32 · 07-11-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

If you want a smoother shifting 32 B trans you can use the gears 39-48 with the late 39 shifter. I have these gears in my 31 coupe with B engine and trans. Walt

Exactly the route I am taking Walt.

hb32 · 07-11-2015, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the input and appreciate the advise.

04-13-2014, 03:28 PM	#1
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	1932 ford transmission gears Will 32 flathead v8 transmission gears work in a 32 4 cly B transmission case ?

04-13-2014, 03:40 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears All of the gears and other internal parts of '32-'34 passenger car and commercial vehicle transmissions, four or V-8, are the same.

04-13-2014, 04:00 PM	#3
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears thanks David G,

07-10-2015, 07:40 PM	#4
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,075	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears Bringing up an old thread. Is there any value in used internals?

07-10-2015, 09:40 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears Sorry, there isn't much value in them beyond being useful paperweights when clean.

07-11-2015, 06:03 AM	#8
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears The answer involves the '32 shift top. If your gear swap requires an original appearance and function, the '32 shifter is going to be a big challenge. If you are not interested in preserving the originality of the drivetrain, throw the gears and shifter in a box and save them for a future buyer of your car. The discussion of "value" should include a consideration of what your car will be worth in the future, original vs modified. Maybe DavidG, much more experienced with '32s, can offer further comment. Personally, if I had a '32, I would not be "improving" its transmission. I would consider a "temporary" swap with a later unit adding an e-brake adapter, but definitely stow the original under the workbench. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

07-11-2015, 08:32 AM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears Given their modest value, Hoop's suggestion makes good sense to me, especially if they seem to be in good condition.

07-11-2015, 01:25 PM	#12
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,075	Re: 1932 ford transmission gears Thanks for the input and appreciate the advise.