59AB in a '40

[Fat Fender]

I'm putting a mildly built 59 AB (4" crank, dual 94's, dual exhaust) with 10" clutch into my '40. From the experience of guys who have done this, did you find that you still needed anti-chatter rods? Thanks for any response.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

If you have provisions to bolt them in place, I would suggest doing it. JMO

 

[richard crow]

if your keeping the torque tube there a must .there primary job is to transmit the pushing force from the rear axle to the chasis other wise the force would be put on the motor mounts . which are not designed for thar purpose.they are a must have.no ifts or buts

 

[Russ/40]

Yes, you must use them. My '40 is setup as you suggest.

 

[34coupe]

if your keeping the torque tube there a must .there primary job is to transmit the pushing force from the rear axle to the chasis other wise the force would be put on the motor mounts . which are not designed for thar purpose.they are a must have.no ifts or buts

Make scene, I never thought of it that way, Dave

 

[V8 Bob]

Ford did away with the steady rods in '41 or '42 because of an improved transmission mount, and new clutch linkage intoduced in '40.

 

[richard crow]

if memeroy serves me right 41 fords had the stay rods on the front of the eng . never saw a 42 . i am sure some one on this site will correct me. 46-48 had the new rear eng mount change.41 fords had a lot of one year onley. parts