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31 Model A · 08-09-2016, 08:13 AM

Anyone have an A with one of these? Any comments, pro or con?

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/mitc...nchrotrans.htm

31 Model A · 08-09-2016, 08:29 AM

Did a search and got the info;

http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...l+transmission

JohnLaVoy · 08-09-2016, 08:40 AM

I know of several people with them even though I don't have one myself. They all seem to like them. Well made and you can get a little higher speed second gear.

Benson · 08-09-2016, 09:19 AM

I have had a Mitchell syncro about 5000 miles so far.

Best thing I did to the car in last 54 years ... hands down ... "Numba One".

There are 3 types:

1. Standard ratios 1st and 2nd.

2. 15% higher 1st gear

3. 15% higher 1st gear plus 15% higher 2nd gear.

The third is the one that I chose. Love the higher ratios.

It is a joy to drive in traffic and leaving stop lights.

Recently added Mitchell Over Drive and changed from 3.54 to 3.78.

The 3.54 that I had installed the last 30 years was just too tall for mountain roads and the 6000 to 12,000 feet altitudes.

Mt Evans is 14260.

Even with the B engine and Police head it needs the extra revolutions to climb the "Hills".

jerry shook · 08-09-2016, 01:28 PM

I put one in my Coupe and it is great.

Bruce · 08-09-2016, 03:24 PM

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That's on my wish list, but I have to wear out a couple of very quiet Henry-straight-cut gear versions first. That won't be very soon.

bykerlad · 08-09-2016, 05:10 PM

It's the best thing you could ever do ,both for you ,and your car

PC/SR · 08-09-2016, 06:11 PM

The 15% higher first and second gears makes it very similiar to the '39 trans.

RUNNERBUN · 08-09-2016, 06:59 PM

I installed the 15% over in first and second synchro trans and really like it. Much easier on your engine as you are always in the correct gear as shifting is so much easier and you are not inclined to lug your engine. I did have a problem when I first installed it, I told my wife that I think I wasted my money. She asked why was that? I replied, I can't get used to not double clutching:

but seriously 30,000 km later I still think it was the best thing that I have done.
I have since installed the Mitchell 26% overdrive and completed a 14,000km journey and I also love that.
My wife also finds the car much more user friendly also.

31 Model A · 08-09-2016, 07:31 PM

I've decided to install one this winter and maybe the OD the winter after. I'm going to take a drive in one that has both and get a feeling for each.

Thanks to all for your thoughts and experiences.

08-09-2016, 08:13 AM	#1
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Mitchell transmission Anyone have an A with one of these? Any comments, pro or con? http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/mitc...nchrotrans.htm __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

08-09-2016, 08:29 AM	#2
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Mitchell transmission Did a search and got the info; http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...l+transmission __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

08-09-2016, 08:40 AM	#3
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Mitchell transmission I know of several people with them even though I don't have one myself. They all seem to like them. Well made and you can get a little higher speed second gear.

08-09-2016, 09:19 AM	#4
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,597	Re: Mitchell transmission I have had a Mitchell syncro about 5000 miles so far. Best thing I did to the car in last 54 years ... hands down ... "Numba One". There are 3 types: 1. Standard ratios 1st and 2nd. 2. 15% higher 1st gear 3. 15% higher 1st gear plus 15% higher 2nd gear. The third is the one that I chose. Love the higher ratios. It is a joy to drive in traffic and leaving stop lights. Recently added Mitchell Over Drive and changed from 3.54 to 3.78. The 3.54 that I had installed the last 30 years was just too tall for mountain roads and the 6000 to 12,000 feet altitudes. Mt Evans is 14260. Even with the B engine and Police head it needs the extra revolutions to climb the "Hills". Last edited by Benson; 08-09-2016 at 09:39 AM.

08-09-2016, 01:28 PM	#5
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: Mitchell transmission I put one in my Coupe and it is great.

08-09-2016, 03:24 PM	#6
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: Mitchell transmission Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's on my wish list, but I have to wear out a couple of very quiet Henry-straight-cut gear versions first. That won't be very soon.

08-09-2016, 05:10 PM	#7
bykerlad Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: australia Posts: 37	Re: Mitchell transmission It's the best thing you could ever do ,both for you ,and your car

08-09-2016, 06:11 PM	#8
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,279	Re: Mitchell transmission The 15% higher first and second gears makes it very similiar to the '39 trans.

08-09-2016, 06:59 PM	#9
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: Mitchell transmission I installed the 15% over in first and second synchro trans and really like it. Much easier on your engine as you are always in the correct gear as shifting is so much easier and you are not inclined to lug your engine. I did have a problem when I first installed it, I told my wife that I think I wasted my money. She asked why was that? I replied, I can't get used to not double clutching: but seriously 30,000 km later I still think it was the best thing that I have done. I have since installed the Mitchell 26% overdrive and completed a 14,000km journey and I also love that. My wife also finds the car much more user friendly also. __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer Last edited by RUNNERBUN; 08-09-2016 at 07:15 PM.

08-09-2016, 07:31 PM	#10
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Mitchell transmission I've decided to install one this winter and maybe the OD the winter after. I'm going to take a drive in one that has both and get a feeling for each. Thanks to all for your thoughts and experiences. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers