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02-10-2018, 12:39 AM | #1 |
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V8 Trans in Model A
I am just finishing up installing a V8 trans in my 28 Tudor an hope someone out there can solve a last minute problem for me, installing the 28/29 stop light switch on the transmission.
The larger V8 trans leaves very little room to install the stock switch. Does any one have a solution for mounting it, if not maybe an alternate switch? Thanks Richard Anaheim CA |
02-10-2018, 12:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Howdy Mate, good to hear from you,hows things,you and Jeanie firing on all cylinders.
I use a hella brake light switch on my A,just mount a small bracket off the frame or gearbox top and connect it to the brake pull rod by a spring. let me know if you want a pic,but you may have to turn it over as mine is upside down here. Lawrie Stop Lamp Switches 4560 Stop Lamp Switch 4562 Stop Lamp Switch 4565 Stop Lamp Switch - Hydraulic 4566 Stop Lamp Switch - Hydraulic 4567 Stop Lamp Switch - Hydraulic 4568 Heavy Duty Stop Lamp Switch - Mechanical 4569 Stop Lamp Switch - Mechanical 4570 Stop Lamp Switch - Mechanical |
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02-10-2018, 01:01 AM | #3 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
I really don't understand changing to a later transmission. My transmission has been working faithfully for 88 years. I have no problem driving it. Smooth shifting and good gear ratios.
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02-10-2018, 02:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Lawrie,
You have a hell of a stop light switch? Yes, I would like a picture of it. Yes, I will turn it upside down like the Aussy flag you gave me is hanging upside down in my garage. |
02-10-2018, 02:25 AM | #5 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Chris,
I have driven all my model As with stock transmissions for over 50 years now. They are fine but I can't agree with you that they have good gear ratios. The 28 Tudor has been driven, by me, in 49 states. It's driving to the last one, Alaska, this year, with a V8 trans. |
02-10-2018, 08:05 AM | #6 |
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02-10-2018, 10:39 AM | #7 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Chris, THAT WASN'T THE QUESTION!
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02-10-2018, 10:42 AM | #8 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Richard, on my '30 tudor I turned the switch 180 degrees and wrapped a small wire-rope around the pedal-arm so it pulled the switch to the off position. This puts the switch behind the crossmember and out of the way.
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02-10-2018, 04:59 PM | #9 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
I have used an after market brake light switch for an old mechanical brake Harley Davidson.
Easy to mount. It also uses a spring to pull the switch. Google Drag Specialties they carry them. They are also on eBay. |
02-11-2018, 01:08 AM | #10 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
I didn't know that you could only answers questions without trying to understand why something is being done.
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02-11-2018, 06:02 PM | #11 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Richard,here is a pic of the Hella b/light switch.it also has a little rubber boot to cover the terminals.
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02-11-2018, 07:22 PM | #12 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
I made a flat sheet metal bracket to hold the 28-29 stop light switch to adapt to the V8 transmission cover.
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02-11-2018, 08:40 PM | #13 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Thanks guys. I needed that.
Doug, I'm aware of others It's the $$$ Jim, Thanks. I'm not quite picturing that yet but will try to figure it out. Doesn't the 30 have the brake switch on the back of the cross member already? I may just have to come out there and take a look for myself. Dodge, thanks. I'll check it out. Never thought I would have a "Hog" switch on my A Chris, you can certainly comment any way you want. To understand why I am doing it? Different strokes for different folks. Lawrie. That is beautiful. Do you have a part number? Briphaeton. I don't seem to have enough room. Do you have a picture of yours? Thanks again. I never answered more than one at a time. This is fun. Richard |
02-11-2018, 09:36 PM | #14 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
Wiil check and get back to you
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02-11-2018, 09:40 PM | #15 |
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Re: V8 Trans in Model A
4560
if you want a dimension drawing let me know and I will copy and post the page. Lawrie |
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