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Russell Reay · 11-25-2024, 04:49 PM

I want to install a 5 sp transmission in my 1930 model A. I have done a pretty thorough search of Ford Barn, HAMB, and Youtube to learn about the T5 conversion. To retain the torque tube w/o excessive fabrication, I need a 4wd tailshaft housing. I have an S10 4wd unit, but the tailshaft is longer than ideal. The apparent solution is to use the tailshaft housing from a Jeep 82-86 CJ or XJ. My extensive and diligent search shows these to be scarce as hen's teeth.. That said, a search for this T5 yields an abundance of Jeep AX 5 and a few AX 15 transmissions, and the physical dimensions of these units are encouragingly small. Has anyone tried these in a model A, and what are your thoughts and recommendations?

11-25-2024, 04:49 PM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 460	T5 vs AX 5 or AX15 I want to install a 5 sp transmission in my 1930 model A. I have done a pretty thorough search of Ford Barn, HAMB, and Youtube to learn about the T5 conversion. To retain the torque tube w/o excessive fabrication, I need a 4wd tailshaft housing. I have an S10 4wd unit, but the tailshaft is longer than ideal. The apparent solution is to use the tailshaft housing from a Jeep 82-86 CJ or XJ. My extensive and diligent search shows these to be scarce as hen's teeth.. That said, a search for this T5 yields an abundance of Jeep AX 5 and a few AX 15 transmissions, and the physical dimensions of these units are encouragingly small. Has anyone tried these in a model A, and what are your thoughts and recommendations?