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Detonator · 08-26-2021, 10:09 AM

I'm putting a '39 transmission into my '35 coupe. The forward-position of the '39 transmission tower will require modifying the hole in my transmission cover -- basically moving it forward 1 1/4"

The '36 transmission had the forward tower and Ford updated the covers to accommodate the new position. Can I use a '36 cover in my '35? My '35 cover is really beat up, before doing a bunch of work on it the '36 seems like a simple solution.

mgm60 · 08-26-2021, 10:28 AM

Pretty sure you can bolt up a 36 cover to your 35. The transmission tower hole is a little further forward I think on a 36 but you might still have to modify a bit. Here's a picture of a 36 cover.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-26-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Detonator

I'm putting a '39 transmission into my '35 coupe. The forward-position of the '39 transmission tower will require modifying the hole in my transmission cover -- basically moving it forward 1 1/4"

The '36 transmission had the forward tower and Ford updated the covers to accommodate the new position. Can I use a '36 cover in my '35? My '35 cover is really beat up, before doing a bunch of work on it the '36 seems like a simple solution.

That's exactly what I was planning to do if/when I put a '39 double detent shifter on my '35 transmission built with better 2nd & 3rd synchronized '46-'48 gears.

Detonator · 08-26-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

That's exactly what I was planning to do if/when I put a '39 double detent shifter on my '35 transmission built with better 2nd & 3rd synchronized '46-'48 gears.

I'm now in the hunt for a '36 cover. I'll let you know how it fits.

mercman from oz · 08-26-2021, 04:53 PM

1936 Ford Transmission Cover.

rotorwrench · 08-27-2021, 07:47 AM

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Any 1936 or later shift tower will fit the 91A 2nd-high shift fork. The 32 through 35 tower is a different story. It would require a modified shift fork to function the late type synchro. It's been done but it would likely require welding of a fork to get it done since no one makes a special fork for this modification.

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Detonator Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 395	'35 and '36 transmission covers: interchangeable?? I'm putting a '39 transmission into my '35 coupe. The forward-position of the '39 transmission tower will require modifying the hole in my transmission cover -- basically moving it forward 1 1/4" The '36 transmission had the forward tower and Ford updated the covers to accommodate the new position. Can I use a '36 cover in my '35? My '35 cover is really beat up, before doing a bunch of work on it the '36 seems like a simple solution. __________________ Seabright Hot Rods

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mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: '35 and '36 transmission covers: interchangeable?? 1936 Ford Transmission Cover.

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rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: '35 and '36 transmission covers: interchangeable?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Any 1936 or later shift tower will fit the 91A 2nd-high shift fork. The 32 through 35 tower is a different story. It would require a modified shift fork to function the late type synchro. It's been done but it would likely require welding of a fork to get it done since no one makes a special fork for this modification.