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11-19-2021, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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Open drive trans in a '34 Ford questions
I am putting on open drive converted '39 box into my next 34 Ford project.
What mounting parts do I need to make the conversion ? I have the proper 21A rear trans housing, trans main shaft, and the '46 Ford truck rubber saddle. Thank you. |
11-20-2021, 08:24 AM | #2 |
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Re: Open drive trans in a '34 Ford questions
What rear axle are you using??
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11-20-2021, 04:45 PM | #3 | |
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For starters, you're going to need a 16-spline yoke for the drive shaft. I've heard that early Chevy Powerglides fit, but what do I know? DD . |
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11-20-2021, 05:54 PM | #4 |
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11-20-2021, 06:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: Open drive trans in a '34 Ford questions
Yes, you are correct about the powerglide yoke.
I pulled one of my stock closed drive transmissions out switched the mainshaft to the splined tailshaft last night. I have the proper Ford rear yoke I have the proper truck rear trans case mount. I have the 47 Ford truck crescent shaped rubber trans mount. What I need to know is how is the rear of the trans secured to the stock '34 frame. Are there biscuits lke the front motor mounts on either side of the mount ears. I can fab some mounts easily enough but I thought I remembered this being a "bolt it" deal. Thank you. |
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11-20-2021, 08:11 PM | #7 |
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A 34 rear mount bolts direct to the frame, no rubber biscuits, like this one here from MD. https://www.ebay.com/itm/40103433267...IAAOSw8-tWW3dA sorry, cant do no fancy computer work, so go to the link
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11-20-2021, 09:41 PM | #9 |
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I've done a few of these in customer chassis but I use small rubber biscuits for a slight cushion. I can't remember where I got the biscuits.
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Thanks Pete ! sure looks better there. Also, thinking some more, just a guess here, but from the pictures it looks to me like the spacing width for the bolt holes is different, and I 'm gonna guess the location front to back is different too so you will have some hacking to do in the cross member saddle .
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11-20-2021, 10:34 PM | #11 |
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'34 Rear transmission mount installed....
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11-21-2021, 12:39 AM | #12 |
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What about the speedometer cable connection.since no torque tube? I think you will have to use the rear mount/bearing retainer off the open drive and somehow fit it to the '34 frame in order to connect the speedo cable. .
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11-21-2021, 01:40 AM | #13 |
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Forgot he's converting to open drive line....
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11-21-2021, 12:30 PM | #15 |
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Re: Open drive trans in a '34 Ford questions
Thank you for all your input.
I had this setup in my '36 roadster but can't remember what was done now. The 21C setup looks like a winner. I appreciate you help. HAPPY THANKSGIVING ! |
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Here is another picture, better-showing the details of the mount holes in that '34 center-crossmember. DD |
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