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Gil Sissons · 08-14-2015, 06:53 PM

At last had the Ahhhhhh feeling today!
With the new Mitchell overdrive installed went for a ride.
Quite nice to slide it into high and feel the engine relax
A little. Been waiting to do this for sometime.
Worth the wait. Gil. NoCal

RUNNERBUN · 08-14-2015, 07:01 PM

It has been a long wait for me also, but mine should arrive this week Can't wait to experience the AAAAAH feeling. I'll start removing the Diff. on Monday in preparation.

53RYDER · 08-14-2015, 07:25 PM

Gee....I thought I heard something earlier today while driving my transit bus. Was that you and you're 'ahhhh'?

Glenn

160B · 08-14-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

It has been a long wait for me also, but mine should arrive this week Can't wait to experience the AAAAAH feeling. I'll start removing the Diff. on Monday in preparation.

Terry

A Mitchell overdrive is the best thing you can do to improve the Model A for long road trips. You will ask your self why did I wait so long.

enjoy

Don

Synchro909 · 08-14-2015, 09:35 PM

If you felt an Aaahhhhh moment, imagine how your engine feels.

Gil Sissons · 08-14-2015, 10:01 PM

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And that is exactly why the Mitchell was installed.
Want the new touring engine to be happy....and last.
Gil. NoCal

Marshall57 · 08-15-2015, 01:33 AM

lots has been written about the two gear ratios, which did you get high or low?

RUNNERBUN · 08-15-2015, 02:32 AM

Thanks Don, as you know we have some vast distances to cover and I'm not shy in doing the necessary distance to attend our National Meets. I have had the 3.54/1 diff ratio which was a big improvement over 3.78. I'll see how it goes with the 26%overdrive and if it proves to be to tall I have a standard diff to install if required. I am running a B Motor with a counter balanced Crank and it does pull strongly so I'm hoping to leave the 3.54 ratio in, time will tell.
Don, please give Anita a hug for Cheryl & I. We have missed you at the last couple of meets.

Synchro909 · 08-15-2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

Thanks Don, as you know we have some vast distances to cover and I'm not shy in doing the necessary distance to attend our National Meets. I have had the 3.54/1 diff ratio which was a big improvement over 3.78. I'll see how it goes with the 26%overdrive and if it proves to be to tall I have a standard diff to install if required. I am running a B Motor with a counter balanced Crank and it does pull strongly so I'm hoping to leave the 3.54 ratio in, time will tell.
Don, please give Anita a hug for Cheryl & I. We have missed you at the last couple of meets.

Runner, I'm thinking of putting a 3,54 rear end in one of my cars. I think I would need it if I put 16" wheels on it but even with the original ones, the higher gearing might be handy. As you know, I am not afraid of looong distances either.P;ease ;ey us/me know how it goes.

RUNNERBUN · 08-15-2015, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Runner, I'm thinking of putting a 3,54 rear end in one of my cars. I think I would need it if I put 16" wheels on it but even with the original ones, the higher gearing might be handy. As you know, I am not afraid of looong distances either.P;ease ;ey us/me know how it goes.

No problems Synchro, will let you know how it pans out.

inex01 · 08-15-2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

Thanks Don, as you know we have some vast distances to cover and I'm not shy in doing the necessary distance to attend our National Meets. I have had the 3.54/1 diff ratio which was a big improvement over 3.78. I'll see how it goes with the 26%overdrive and if it proves to be to tall I have a standard diff to install if required. I am running a B Motor with a counter balanced Crank and it does pull strongly so I'm hoping to leave the 3.54 ratio in, time will tell.
Don, please give Anita a hug for Cheryl & I. We have missed you at the last couple of meets.

I am running the exact same 3:54 & 26% Mitchel with a touring engine and have been since February, The car is so much more derivable, now cruise really comfortably at 55 MPH and around town use 2nd with the overdrive in back local street with 30 MPH speed limit and is perfect. This is the best investment I have ever made, you will really enjoy it and wish you all the best!

RUNNERBUN · 08-15-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by inex01

I am running the exact same 3:54 & 26% Mitchel with a touring engine and have been since February, The car is so much more derivable, now cruise really comfortably at 55 MPH and around town use 2nd with the overdrive in back local street with 30 MPH speed limit and is perfect. This is the best investment I have ever made, you will really enjoy it and wish you all the best!

Thanks Chuck, that's good news and just the result I'm hoping for.

Gil Sissons · 08-15-2015, 07:02 AM

We also have the 3:54 and got tube 26% OD.
Like has been said....nice feeling @50-55mph.
Gil. NoCal

Al 29Tudor · 08-15-2015, 01:04 PM

Nice reports on the Mitchell.
I'd like to install one also.
Thanks for the info - either the 3.78 or the 3.54 works well with the 26% OD
Al

hardtimes · 08-15-2015, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gil Sissons

At last had the Ahhhhhh feeling today!
With the new Mitchell overdrive installed went for a ride.
Quite nice to slide it into high and feel the engine relax
A little. Been waiting to do this for sometime.
Worth the wait. Gil. NoCal

I have a combo of 16" wheels/6:00 tires and 3:54 ring/pinion. I've contemplated installing a Mitchell for highway driving. Don't want to make such an investment, without good sound reasons.
Since you are new to this equipment use, I wonder at what rpms you are shifting into od ? Is it just going by ear thing or do you have a tach ?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-15-2015, 02:41 PM

Some guys with PINTO motors, put in a MITCHEL, BACKWARDS, to get up our STEEP SIERRA MOUNTAINS!
Bill W.

RUNNERBUN · 08-15-2015, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Some guys with PINTO motors, put in a MITCHEL, BACKWARDS, to get up our STEEP SIERRA MOUNTAINS!
Bill W.

Bill, I've got to ask, are you serious or are you just being Bill Williamson the joker.

I guess whatever your reply is I suspect I will be left wondering.

Gil Sissons · 08-15-2015, 06:15 PM

No teach in the Icky.
Shifting by feel....just like I did without the OD.
Bottom line....doing the 45-55 the engine is just running easier.
Hopefully that equates to longer lasting.
Very sure it was worth the wait....and $$$$.
FYI....Mitchell must be doing something right....
They are booked 13 weeks out making these OD!
Gil. NoCal

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-15-2015, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

Bill, I've got to ask, are you serious or are you just being Bill Williamson the joker.

I guess whatever your reply is I suspect I will be left wondering.

I'm DEAD SERIOUS, Runnerbun,
I wouldn't joke about something like that & mislead someone. Ted's Coupe is set up like that, used as an UNDERDRIVE, WITH THE SMALL DISPLACEMENT ENGINE, for mountain climbing. A stock Model A is a BETTER MOUNTAIN GOAT!
Minerva, with her Weber & single point Mallory, was a VICIOUS mountain car & we have some REAL MOUNTAINS here!
Model A with a Pinto is fairly good on flatland, except in head winds, as it is a HIGH RPM engine, too bad it is ONLY 121 Cubic Inches.
Bill W.

updraught · 08-16-2015, 12:20 AM

This must be the Pinto (Ford Cortina/Escort) engine you mention.

http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=2771

Does seem a little under powered ...

08-14-2015, 06:53 PM	#1
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. At last had the Ahhhhhh feeling today! With the new Mitchell overdrive installed went for a ride. Quite nice to slide it into high and feel the engine relax A little. Been waiting to do this for sometime. Worth the wait. Gil. NoCal

08-14-2015, 07:01 PM	#2
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. It has been a long wait for me also, but mine should arrive this week Can't wait to experience the AAAAAH feeling. I'll start removing the Diff. on Monday in preparation. __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer

08-14-2015, 07:25 PM	#3
53RYDER Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Brier, WA Posts: 82	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. Gee....I thought I heard something earlier today while driving my transit bus. Was that you and you're 'ahhhh'? Glenn

08-14-2015, 09:35 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. If you felt an Aaahhhhh moment, imagine how your engine feels. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-14-2015, 10:01 PM	#6
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) And that is exactly why the Mitchell was installed. Want the new touring engine to be happy....and last. Gil. NoCal

08-15-2015, 01:33 AM	#7
Marshall57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Elko Nevada Posts: 217	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. lots has been written about the two gear ratios, which did you get high or low?

08-15-2015, 02:32 AM	#8
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. Thanks Don, as you know we have some vast distances to cover and I'm not shy in doing the necessary distance to attend our National Meets. I have had the 3.54/1 diff ratio which was a big improvement over 3.78. I'll see how it goes with the 26%overdrive and if it proves to be to tall I have a standard diff to install if required. I am running a B Motor with a counter balanced Crank and it does pull strongly so I'm hoping to leave the 3.54 ratio in, time will tell. Don, please give Anita a hug for Cheryl & I. We have missed you at the last couple of meets. __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer

08-15-2015, 07:02 AM	#13
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. We also have the 3:54 and got tube 26% OD. Like has been said....nice feeling @50-55mph. Gil. NoCal

08-15-2015, 01:04 PM	#14
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 648	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. Nice reports on the Mitchell. I'd like to install one also. Thanks for the info - either the 3.78 or the 3.54 works well with the 26% OD Al

08-15-2015, 02:41 PM	#16
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. Some guys with PINTO motors, put in a MITCHEL, BACKWARDS, to get up our STEEP SIERRA MOUNTAINS! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

08-15-2015, 06:15 PM	#18
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. No teach in the Icky. Shifting by feel....just like I did without the OD. Bottom line....doing the 45-55 the engine is just running easier. Hopefully that equates to longer lasting. Very sure it was worth the wait....and $$$$. FYI....Mitchell must be doing something right.... They are booked 13 weeks out making these OD! Gil. NoCal

08-16-2015, 12:20 AM	#20
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,971	Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling. This must be the Pinto (Ford Cortina/Escort) engine you mention. http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=2771 Does seem a little under powered ...