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09-25-2021, 09:23 AM | #1 |
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One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Hi folks,
Converting my '38 to open drive as going the 5-speed route. Just pulled my torque-tube forward expecting to find a coupler to split it from the pinion, but have found this... ...no coupler and a one-piece shaft. I've seen these on Model A's but not V8s before. Anyone else come across this? |
09-25-2021, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Mercury's were like that
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09-25-2021, 10:07 AM | #3 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Yep, Mercury.
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09-25-2021, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Would a Mercury axle fit a 38? Or would the Mercury driveshaft be too long and must have been shortened somewhere?
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09-25-2021, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
39 mercury , more than likely 3.54 gear ratio already.
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09-25-2021, 02:39 PM | #6 |
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09-25-2021, 02:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
My 40 Merc was like that, 2.78 gear. In excellent condition and free to who would need
or want it along with the torque tube, clutch, flywheel and pressure plate.
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These are pictures of "jayvee34" one-piece '40 Merc driveshaft/pinion gear from some time ago. DD |
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09-25-2021, 07:02 PM | #9 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
It looks like a beefier model A one.
I wonder what the thinking was behind it, maybe to eliminate the coupling, for what reason? Lawrie |
09-26-2021, 08:48 AM | #10 |
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Re: One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Also installed in '41 Ford 6 cyl passenger cars.
From. memory, a 3:62 or 3:68 ratio. To verify, check the Green book. |
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