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asapguy · 01-30-2012, 09:51 PM

Ansen Automotive also made an adaptor, looks a lot like Cling's. I have one of the Ansen kits in my 29 rdstr. I also picked up NOS one a couple yrs. back.

Hoop · 01-31-2012, 07:55 AM

So far nobody has discussed the different gear ratios available for the "39 transmission."

Suggest anyone who is interested go over to the Ford Barn Early V8 forum and search "transmission ratios." There's quite a bit there, and any discussion about the benefits of using an early V8 transmission should include gear ratios as well as the synchros.

(For those thinking about the swap, be aware that some later cases have reinforcement ribs on the bottom ... "supposed to be superior", but aren't ... the rib interferes with the wishbone adapter and grinding may be required.)

28A · 01-31-2012, 08:09 AM

Are the ratios better than a Model A trans?

Do you get a top end speed increase with the gearing of a '39 trans or is that based purely upon your rear end ratio?

Vanspeed · 01-31-2012, 08:44 AM

I do not notice any more top end but when touring with stock model a's, I have way more 1st and 2nd gear than they do.

1931 flamingo · 01-31-2012, 08:55 AM

The advantage is the synchros.
Paul in CT

Vanspeed · 01-31-2012, 11:33 AM

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What I meant by way more first and second was you don't have to shift so fast, the is more travel between shifts.

Rowdy · 01-31-2012, 11:45 AM

The biggest problem I have with this is the amount of fab it is going to take to put the early 29 e-brake handle on this. I have no intentions of using the later handle. It would be nice if they offered a bolt on mount for this. Rod

PC/SR · 01-31-2012, 11:49 AM

V8 trans ratios are at http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...gearratios.htm
No help for the top end. All are 1:1 in high gear, same as the A trans. For comparison, the A has 3.12 in first and 1.85 in second.

Vanspeed · 01-31-2012, 12:05 PM

My truck has the shifter in front and I plan on running a v-8 trans in it also so looks like I will be fabbing up some new brackets for it. Would be nice if they offered both though.

01-30-2012, 09:51 PM	#21
asapguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish Wa. Posts: 389	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. Ansen Automotive also made an adaptor, looks a lot like Cling's. I have one of the Ansen kits in my 29 rdstr. I also picked up NOS one a couple yrs. back.

01-31-2012, 07:55 AM	#22
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. So far nobody has discussed the different gear ratios available for the "39 transmission." Suggest anyone who is interested go over to the Ford Barn Early V8 forum and search "transmission ratios." There's quite a bit there, and any discussion about the benefits of using an early V8 transmission should include gear ratios as well as the synchros. (For those thinking about the swap, be aware that some later cases have reinforcement ribs on the bottom ... "supposed to be superior", but aren't ... the rib interferes with the wishbone adapter and grinding may be required.) __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average." Last edited by Hoop; 01-31-2012 at 08:24 AM. Reason: typo

01-31-2012, 08:09 AM	#23
28A Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 44	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. Are the ratios better than a Model A trans? Do you get a top end speed increase with the gearing of a '39 trans or is that based purely upon your rear end ratio?

01-31-2012, 08:44 AM	#24
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. I do not notice any more top end but when touring with stock model a's, I have way more 1st and 2nd gear than they do. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

01-31-2012, 08:55 AM	#25
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. The advantage is the synchros. Paul in CT

01-31-2012, 11:33 AM	#26
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What I meant by way more first and second was you don't have to shift so fast, the is more travel between shifts. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

01-31-2012, 11:45 AM	#27
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. The biggest problem I have with this is the amount of fab it is going to take to put the early 29 e-brake handle on this. I have no intentions of using the later handle. It would be nice if they offered a bolt on mount for this. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

01-31-2012, 11:49 AM	#28
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,278	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. V8 trans ratios are at http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...gearratios.htm No help for the top end. All are 1:1 in high gear, same as the A trans. For comparison, the A has 3.12 in first and 1.85 in second.

01-31-2012, 12:05 PM	#29
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread. My truck has the shifter in front and I plan on running a v-8 trans in it also so looks like I will be fabbing up some new brackets for it. Would be nice if they offered both though. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*