Columbia question

[34fordy]

Is a Columbia 35-36 specific to those 2 years?

 

[cas3]

35 & 36 have a unique mount for the radius rods

 

[uncle buck]

There is also an early and late version with different counts

 

[Ken/Alabama]

The axle housing is the hard part. You could use a 37-41 housing by adding the bracket for the radius rod and cutting off the spring hanger. 35-41 is the same width.

 

[deuce5wndw]

Wouldn't a 37-41 be a bolt in as an assembly?

 

[34fordy]

Wouldn't a 37-41 be a bolt in as an assembly?

That is what I was wondering. The "whole kit & caboodle." I think I could use my 36 backing plates and brakes to keep my mechanical brake rods.

 

[Hitman]

Yes, they bolt in.

 

[danliveshere]

34fordy, yes you could drop a 37-41 in if you changed the radius rods and drive shaft too from a 37 on.
What controls do you have to shift from low to high?

 

[34fordy]

34fordy, yes you could drop a 37-41 in if you changed the radius rods and drive shaft too from a 37 on.
What controls do you have to shift from low to high?

Nothing so far.

 

[solidaxle]

I didn't like the look of mounting the control valve on the cylinder head of my flatty. On my 32, I mounted a 36-37 vacuum control on passenger side of the K member, drilled and tapped the clutch cross shaft to attach a lever rod to activate the main valve. Made a custom cable for the hi/lo shift. Works great and you don't see the control valve. Maybe you could do the same. I also have an original electric control set up that I am not going to use, if you decide to go that way.Whatever you do, you want to make sure there's a way to disable the valve if the clutch is not engaged. This way you will not accidentally damage the unit.

 

[cas3]

I made mine a manual shift like the Ruxtel in model T's

 

[petehoovie]

I made mine a manual shift like the Ruxtel in model T's

 

[tubman]

I made mine a manual shift like the Ruxtel in model T's

This is one of the few forums I know where you can assume the members know what a Ruckstell is (even when it's misspelled).

 

[glennpm]

I didn't like the look of mounting the control valve on the cylinder head of my flatty. On my 32, I mounted a 36-37 vacuum control on passenger side of the K member

I didn't care for it either, I made a bracket to mount the vacuum switch just in front of my steering box, welded a tab to the clutch arm and then fabricated up some 1/4" OD rod; threaded both ends for a clevis one end and the other a connection to the switch. It works super. Love the Columbia!

 

[solidaxle]

cas3


Good job making that work. I was highly considering the manual shift like you did, but it just wasn't coming together. Yours looks great.

 

[34fordy]

I made mine a manual shift like the Ruxtel in model T's

Hey Clayton, Does your system eliminate all other controls? Is everything accomplished, in and out with the one lever aside your emergency brake lever? Looks like a great job!!!!!!

 

[cas3]

Yes, its all done with the hand shift lever. Bad news is you don't get the speedometer correction. I thought it may take some learning to shift it, but no, it shifts just fine like any synchronized transmission.

 

[cas3]

And yes Denny, poor spelling! I've had 2 of the model T units over the years and should know better!

 

[tubman]

And yes Denny, poor spelling! I've had 2 of the model T units over the years and should know better!

It's not a problem at all (and I didn't mean any disrespect); it's just that i am constantly amazed at the knowledge (both general and specific) possessed by the members here.

 

[cas3]

Not a problem here either, just admitting my mistake, and poking you back a little!

Happy motoring.