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rotorwrench · 05-19-2025, 10:32 AM

The Ruckstell units are e tremely rare that were made for model As.

Sunny the Model A · 05-28-2025, 03:15 PM

Duesenberg had originally put a 4 speed in the Model J in 1928, but since the engine had so much torque it would blow itself to pieces, so they removed every 4 speed and put 3 speed transmissions in them. the Duesey 3 speed is suspiciously similar in design to an A transmission...

Joe K · 05-31-2025, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

The Ruckstell units are e tremely rare that were made for model As.

The last one that sold on Ebay sold for north of $5K.

At that price and rarity one might be foolish to actually install it in a working car.

Does anyone currently produce a Columbia or Ruckstell type overdrive for the Model A? Not talking about Mitchell Tranny or Torque tube.

Joe K

05-19-2025, 10:32 AM	#1
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: 4 speed gearbox advice needed. The Ruckstell units are e tremely rare that were made for model As.

05-28-2025, 03:15 PM	#2
Sunny the Model A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 309	Re: 4 speed gearbox advice needed. Duesenberg had originally put a 4 speed in the Model J in 1928, but since the engine had so much torque it would blow itself to pieces, so they removed every 4 speed and put 3 speed transmissions in them. the Duesey 3 speed is suspiciously similar in design to an A transmission... __________________ "Ain't but three thangs in this world worth a solitary dime, but A Models, Sweet Tea, and Macaroni Pie!"