03-05-2012, 12:11 AM | #101 |
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Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Drove the sedan today for the first time with the 4 speed. Im in love.
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More outstanding than I thought. Thank you.
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03-05-2012, 11:14 AM | #103 |
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Here is a pic of my F150 with AA bellhousing. No cutting of crossmember.
I fabricated the rear mount to isolate it from the crossmember. |
03-05-2012, 11:32 AM | #104 |
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Is there a rubber pad under that black flat piece? or how did you accomplish that?
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03-05-2012, 01:34 PM | #107 |
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john in illinois;379565 Here is a pic of my F150 with AA bell housing. No cutting of crossmember.
I fabricated the rear mount to isolate it from the crossmember.QUOTE That looks like a good idea that you have done to help support the back of the transmission. Looks like you did a great job on it too. Ken Parker of Van,TX did something similar to yours, but it supported by lip of the crossmember. He did it off the back of the transmission with two " L " pieces that are adjustable with rubber pads. |
03-05-2012, 11:32 PM | #108 |
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Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Anyone have an experience with any of Ford's other SROD 4 speed transmissions?? These are also 4 speed OD types. They came in '80- up Ford trucks and in Mustangs ( though a slightly different SROD ).
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03-06-2012, 12:49 AM | #109 |
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The Single Rail Over Drive trans shares the same internals as the f150 type but you need the shifter on top to look any good in an A ,and i dont think you can adapt a jeep type shift to it ,,
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03-06-2012, 09:04 AM | #110 |
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The Ford SROD from mid '70's to mid '80's can be fitted to a Model A. I have one in my Speedster. The shift lever is mounted on the tailhousing, so it sits up to 6" further back. There are several versions and where the shifter is mounted on the tailhouse varies. I have found only two % of OD - the 37% and 41%. I dont think they have a 26%.
Not all the internals are the same. The output and input shaft and bearings are different, so it is almost impossible to get the 26% by changing internals. Since shifter is on tailhouse, thus using the long original tailshaft, you must use an open driveline. I will try to get pictures of my Speedster shifter and driveline when the sun comes out. |
03-06-2012, 09:12 AM | #111 |
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I did my own years ago, used a AA bell housing no cutting to frame or brakes. There is a lot of machining not a job for the back yard. You will like it if you buy one, plus your car still looks close to stock.
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03-06-2012, 10:07 AM | #112 |
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I also did the F150 install myself four years ago and used the AA bellhousing. I never could get the hang of downshifting a Model A, that was one of my reasons for installing it. The second reason was this transmission makes driving in busy downtown traffic MUCH easier because you are not the slowest vehicle out there and you can shift quickly reguardless of the engine RPM. Third reason was the OD fourth gear. I can cruise at 55-60 MPH without the engine screaming. IMHO, a very good upgrade for a "driver" Model A.
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Hi guys have installed the f-150 trans took it on a test run I thibk it will be great I havent hooked speedometor up yet have the new housing will have to jb weld the outher end that screws on the speedometor and get a cable made at speedometor shop how have you guys done it what gear teeth do you go in the transmison with I have a couple differnt teeth thanks guys
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03-07-2012, 05:38 PM | #114 |
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does anyone sell floor board patters to start with, then the hole can be adapted to where is is needed?
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03-07-2012, 05:42 PM | #115 |
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I plan on using my old floorboard for a pattern and moving the hole back however far I need to. I presume that is what others have done.
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I just cover the original hole with a piece of sheet metal, and screw it to the wood. Simple and quick.
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03-08-2012, 08:14 AM | #118 |
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Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Jamie the cable housing that I have is made for the f-1oo which the end that goes on the transmision is fine but the head must be cut off that goes on the back of the speedometor so you can use the nut that screws on the back of the speedometor and a longer cable will have to be facacated at a speedometor shop a bout 20 bucks so im told how is yours done thanks
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03-08-2012, 11:08 AM | #119 |
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chiliman,
Take a look at Post # 6 on this subject it will show the backing plate and the torque tube is hooked up there. Speedometer cable is hooked up the same way it is on the original transmission. The only difference is the torque tube must be shortened along with the radius rods for it to work with the new F150 conversion. |
03-08-2012, 08:43 PM | #120 |
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Jamie woops forgot to say I went with a open drive shaft a fellow in local club makes a nice set up so I still have the tail shaft and reqires to modify the f-100 cable thanks any way
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