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nosoup4u · 09-07-2018, 09:55 AM

Will this bolt up in place of a regular model A rear axle? Is it an underdrive or overdrive. Says on it "four speeds for Fords."
For a special project, I am trying to slow down a car with a standard model A three speed tranny and rear axle.

https://imgur.com/YpHqtrX

redmodelt · 09-07-2018, 10:20 AM

Not Model A. it is a Ford Model T Ruckstell. the tubes have been shortened to used on a doodle bug. It would take a heck of a lot of work to adapt it to a Model A, esp as the tubes have been shortened. It would give you 3 speeds plus reverse in underdrive and how slow it would go depends on the ring and pinion installed.

If you want to slow down that much, install a truck 4 speed, would still be a bit of work.

katy · 09-08-2018, 09:38 AM

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A Ford Model T Ruckstell is a 2 speed, direct and underdrive.

09-07-2018, 09:55 AM	#1
nosoup4u Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 111	Please tell me about this Ruckstell Will this bolt up in place of a regular model A rear axle? Is it an underdrive or overdrive. Says on it "four speeds for Fords." For a special project, I am trying to slow down a car with a standard model A three speed tranny and rear axle. https://imgur.com/YpHqtrX Last edited by nosoup4u; 09-07-2018 at 10:09 AM. Reason: wrong photo

09-07-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,341	Re: Please tell me about this Ruckstell Not Model A. it is a Ford Model T Ruckstell. the tubes have been shortened to used on a doodle bug. It would take a heck of a lot of work to adapt it to a Model A, esp as the tubes have been shortened. It would give you 3 speeds plus reverse in underdrive and how slow it would go depends on the ring and pinion installed. If you want to slow down that much, install a truck 4 speed, would still be a bit of work. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

09-08-2018, 09:38 AM	#3
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Please tell me about this Ruckstell Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A Ford Model T Ruckstell is a 2 speed, direct and underdrive. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!