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Will Kimble · 03-24-2023, 07:57 AM

Trying to post pictures…

DavidG · 03-24-2023, 08:04 AM

My apologies, as the '33-'34 cases have notches in their bell housing lips to clear the steady rods which are absent on the lips of the '32 cases.

SJCormier · 03-24-2023, 09:23 AM

Coop

My condolences on your loss. I appreciate your insight as well as everyone else’s.

Zeke3 · 03-24-2023, 09:41 AM

Coop, Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing, my sincere condolences, may she rest in peace.

Will Kimble · 03-24-2023, 11:40 AM

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’33-34 has the notches on the sides. ‘33-34 will work for ‘32, but not the other way round.

Apology accepted DavidG, I know you are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate your contributions. In fact, I have been meaning to ask you about ‘32 shift levers as there are a bunch of variations and I don’t have a good handle on them. If I start a new thread on this would you be willing to participate?

Best wishes,
Will Kimble

V8COOPMAN · 03-24-2023, 11:55 AM

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SO sorry for your loss Coopman. I was intending on the "Frivolity" and lighthearted fun side on my comments to you....Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family. Sincerest of Condolences Coop!!! Sorry for any lack of tact.[/QUOTE]

Hey Rock .... You and me are square. Sorry that I took offense and jumped your case. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers of everyone here, sincerely. You all are really a good bunch of folks.

Dick D/The Coopman

rockfla · 03-24-2023, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidG

The steady rod difference between a '32 and '33-'34 engine/transmission assemblies in terms of the steady rod attachments is in the upper flywheel housing, not in the transmission case. The '32 upper flywheel housing has separate steady rod brackets while the '33-'34 upper flywheel housing has cast-in holes for the steady rods' attachment.

David
Being stuck here at work (hence the quick lazy question) and not by "the books"......Are the 4Cyl steady rods the same 32-34?

DavidG · 03-24-2023, 02:20 PM

Robert,

The '33-'34 version is very different, both in length and in their configuration where they attach to the center cross member.

DavidG · 03-24-2023, 02:22 PM

Will,

Let's give '32 shift levers a try. I am aware of four different original versions.

DavidG · 03-24-2023, 05:53 PM

Robert,

The first photo below shows the typical mid-year and late '32 four and V8 steady rods and the second photo shows the '33-'34 rods. In both instances the rods with the longer threaded section are the four-cylinder versions.

petehoovie · 03-24-2023, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidG

Robert,

The first photo below shows the typical mid-year and late '32 four and V8 steady rods and the second photo shows the '33-'34 rods. In both instances the rods with the longer threaded section are the four-cylinder versions.

mercman from oz · 03-24-2023, 11:08 PM

Handy information from Will Kimble pointing out the Notches on either side of the 1933-1934 Ford 4 Cylinder Transmission Case as you can see in this photo.

Manuel · 03-28-2023, 02:40 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss, Coop.

Manuel in Oz

Honda · 03-30-2023, 02:54 AM

This thread will be very helpful when I need to chase up a 1934 Ford V8 transmission in the future...thanks guys!

03-24-2023, 07:57 AM	#21
Will Kimble Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 165	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Trying to post pictures… Last edited by Will Kimble; 03-24-2023 at 11:33 AM. Reason: Trying to post pictures…

03-24-2023, 08:04 AM	#22
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. My apologies, as the '33-'34 cases have notches in their bell housing lips to clear the steady rods which are absent on the lips of the '32 cases. Last edited by DavidG; 03-24-2023 at 08:48 AM.

03-24-2023, 09:23 AM	#23
SJCormier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ragley, LA. Posts: 15	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Coop My condolences on your loss. I appreciate your insight as well as everyone else’s.

03-24-2023, 09:41 AM	#24
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Coop, Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing, my sincere condolences, may she rest in peace.

03-24-2023, 11:40 AM	#25
Will Kimble Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 165	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. D5FFC894-DA26-4A65-946E-489EFF6782D4.jpg 0D3C80BB-D7D7-4F1B-B465-66C31184BA70.jpg ’33-34 has the notches on the sides. ‘33-34 will work for ‘32, but not the other way round. Apology accepted DavidG, I know you are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate your contributions. In fact, I have been meaning to ask you about ‘32 shift levers as there are a bunch of variations and I don’t have a good handle on them. If I start a new thread on this would you be willing to participate? Best wishes, Will Kimble

03-24-2023, 11:55 AM	#26
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,114	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) SO sorry for your loss Coopman. I was intending on the "Frivolity" and lighthearted fun side on my comments to you....Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family. Sincerest of Condolences Coop!!! Sorry for any lack of tact.[/QUOTE] *Hey Rock ....* You and me are square. Sorry that I took offense and jumped your case. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers of everyone here, sincerely. You all are really a good bunch of folks. Dick D/The Coopman __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

03-24-2023, 02:20 PM	#28
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Robert, The '33-'34 version is very different, both in length and in their configuration where they attach to the center cross member.

03-24-2023, 02:22 PM	#29
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Will, Let's give '32 shift levers a try. I am aware of four different original versions.

03-24-2023, 11:08 PM	#32
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Handy information from Will Kimble pointing out the Notches on either side of the 1933-1934 Ford 4 Cylinder Transmission Case as you can see in this photo.

03-28-2023, 02:40 AM	#33
Manuel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ACT Australia Posts: 506	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. Sorry to hear of your loss, Coop. Manuel in Oz

03-30-2023, 02:54 AM	#34
Honda Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Australia Posts: 57	Re: 1933 Model B and V8 drivetrain differences. This thread will be very helpful when I need to chase up a 1934 Ford V8 transmission in the future...thanks guys!