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08-14-2015, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
At last had the Ahhhhhh feeling today!
With the new Mitchell overdrive installed went for a ride. Quite nice to slide it into high and feel the engine relax A little. Been waiting to do this for sometime. Worth the wait. Gil. NoCal |
08-14-2015, 07:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
It has been a long wait for me also, but mine should arrive this week Can't wait to experience the AAAAAH feeling. I'll start removing the Diff. on Monday in preparation.
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08-14-2015, 07:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
Gee....I thought I heard something earlier today while driving my transit bus. Was that you and you're 'ahhhh'?
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A Mitchell overdrive is the best thing you can do to improve the Model A for long road trips. You will ask your self why did I wait so long. enjoy Don
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08-14-2015, 09:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
If you felt an Aaahhhhh moment, imagine how your engine feels.
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08-14-2015, 10:01 PM | #6 |
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Want the new touring engine to be happy....and last. Gil. NoCal |
08-15-2015, 01:33 AM | #7 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
lots has been written about the two gear ratios, which did you get high or low?
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08-15-2015, 02:32 AM | #8 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
Thanks Don, as you know we have some vast distances to cover and I'm not shy in doing the necessary distance to attend our National Meets. I have had the 3.54/1 diff ratio which was a big improvement over 3.78. I'll see how it goes with the 26%overdrive and if it proves to be to tall I have a standard diff to install if required. I am running a B Motor with a counter balanced Crank and it does pull strongly so I'm hoping to leave the 3.54 ratio in, time will tell.
Don, please give Anita a hug for Cheryl & I. We have missed you at the last couple of meets.
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08-15-2015, 07:02 AM | #13 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
We also have the 3:54 and got tube 26% OD.
Like has been said....nice feeling @50-55mph. Gil. NoCal |
08-15-2015, 01:04 PM | #14 |
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Nice reports on the Mitchell.
I'd like to install one also. Thanks for the info - either the 3.78 or the 3.54 works well with the 26% OD Al |
08-15-2015, 02:16 PM | #15 | |
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Since you are new to this equipment use, I wonder at what rpms you are shifting into od ? Is it just going by ear thing or do you have a tach ? |
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08-15-2015, 02:41 PM | #16 |
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Re: The "Ahhhhhh" feeling.
Some guys with PINTO motors, put in a MITCHEL, BACKWARDS, to get up our STEEP SIERRA MOUNTAINS!
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08-15-2015, 05:04 PM | #17 |
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Bill, I've got to ask, are you serious or are you just being Bill Williamson the joker. I guess whatever your reply is I suspect I will be left wondering.
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08-15-2015, 06:15 PM | #18 |
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No teach in the Icky.
Shifting by feel....just like I did without the OD. Bottom line....doing the 45-55 the engine is just running easier. Hopefully that equates to longer lasting. Very sure it was worth the wait....and $$$$. FYI....Mitchell must be doing something right.... They are booked 13 weeks out making these OD! Gil. NoCal |
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I wouldn't joke about something like that & mislead someone. Ted's Coupe is set up like that, used as an UNDERDRIVE, WITH THE SMALL DISPLACEMENT ENGINE, for mountain climbing. A stock Model A is a BETTER MOUNTAIN GOAT! Minerva, with her Weber & single point Mallory, was a VICIOUS mountain car & we have some REAL MOUNTAINS here! Model A with a Pinto is fairly good on flatland, except in head winds, as it is a HIGH RPM engine, too bad it is ONLY 121 Cubic Inches. Bill W.
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08-16-2015, 12:20 AM | #20 |
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This must be the Pinto (Ford Cortina/Escort) engine you mention.
http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=2771 Does seem a little under powered ... |
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