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cushman man · 01-05-2013, 03:35 PM

I have a 1932 deluxe roadster with a 4 cyl ,is the tranny same as 8cyl?I have a new rebuilt 21 stud to change over.Do I need to change tranny also/

Carter · 01-05-2013, 03:37 PM

Transmission case is different.

Charlie Stephens · 01-05-2013, 04:02 PM

Everything is the same except case. Check out the location of the starter to see difference. Are you also planning on the following changes?

Motor mounts
Muffler and exhaust system before muffler (same after)
Radiator
Engine steady rods
Hubcaps
Starter switch (if it is early B with pull starter)
Transmission (gears interchange but cases are different)
Choke (B is a cable, V8 is a rod)
Accelerator linkage
Engine splash pans
Gas line needs to be routed from right on Model B to right on V8
The B will have a few extra holes in the firewall pad from mounting the 4 cyl engine snubber
Need to add emblem to headlight bar
Need to accept the fact that the serial number (VIN) is for a 4 cylinder

Interesting to note the increase in value for the car is about the same as the cost of making the change. If the car was mine and together I would strongly consider leaving it as a 4 cylinder.

Charlie Stephens

cushman man · 01-05-2013, 07:25 PM

Thanks, Charlie that gives me some to think about.

fordcragar · 01-06-2013, 02:14 AM

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If you do change engines, just don't get rid of the 4 banger stuff, someone might want to put back in later.

01-05-2013, 03:35 PM	#1
cushman man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 114	1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ? I have a 1932 deluxe roadster with a 4 cyl ,is the tranny same as 8cyl?I have a new rebuilt 21 stud to change over.Do I need to change tranny also/

01-05-2013, 03:37 PM	#2
Carter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 383	Re: 1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ? Transmission case is different.

01-05-2013, 04:02 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: 1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ? Everything is the same except case. Check out the location of the starter to see difference. Are you also planning on the following changes? Motor mounts Muffler and exhaust system before muffler (same after) Radiator Engine steady rods Hubcaps Starter switch (if it is early B with pull starter) Transmission (gears interchange but cases are different) Choke (B is a cable, V8 is a rod) Accelerator linkage Engine splash pans Gas line needs to be routed from right on Model B to right on V8 The B will have a few extra holes in the firewall pad from mounting the 4 cyl engine snubber Need to add emblem to headlight bar Need to accept the fact that the serial number (VIN) is for a 4 cylinder Interesting to note the increase in value for the car is about the same as the cost of making the change. If the car was mine and together I would strongly consider leaving it as a 4 cylinder. Charlie Stephens

01-05-2013, 07:25 PM	#4
cushman man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 114	Re: 1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ? Thanks, Charlie that gives me some to think about.

01-06-2013, 02:14 AM	#5
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: 1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you do change engines, just don't get rid of the 4 banger stuff, someone might want to put back in later.