F150 transmission for Model A

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Doug Harris

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I am looking for some one to convert F 150 4 speed transmission to fit in a Model A. Can anyone provide such? Thank you 512 402 4923
 
Why would you want to put in the 4 speed transmission? the first gear is the "granny", or very low gear, and the fourth gear is straight through, as with all transmissions that are not overdrive. If it is an early transmission, is it probably a "crash box" that is not fully synchronized, making shifting difficult.
 
supereal said:
Why would you want to put in the 4 speed transmission? the first gear is the "granny", or very low gear, and the fourth gear is straight through, as with all transmissions that are not overdrive. If it is an early transmission, is it probably a "crash box" that is not fully synchronized, making shifting difficult.
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I think the trans. they are referring to is the late model F150 3 sp. w/ a 4th gear O/D, not the lump of iron 4 sp. found in some '48-'53 heavy duty trucks.
 
"I think the trans. they are referring to is the late model F150 3 sp. w/ a 4th gear O/D, not the lump of iron 4 sp. found in some '48-'53 heavy duty trucks."
That is correct. This is a great transmission for the model A and Gary does a very good conversion. Ed
 
Ed Pitts said:
"I think the trans. they are referring to is the late model F150 3 sp. w/ a 4th gear O/D, not the lump of iron 4 sp. found in some '48-'53 heavy duty trucks."
That is correct. This is a great transmission for the model A and Gary does a very good conversion. Ed
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I'm really interested in this. Does the conversion keep it closed drive?
 
This transmission comes from a 1981-1986 Ford F150 4X4 pick-up. Depending on the engine it was attached to, the OD ratios are .71...., .72...,or .78. fully synchroed gears....aluminum case. The shifter comes up within an inch of the original opening .....you use the original enclosed torque tube, but you will have to shorten it approximately 2". I am putting one in my '35 Coupe this month (I hope!) I will post on the process in the near future. I have heard only good things about it...Matt in Alameda
 
Doug,

Below is a link to a gear ratio chart for the F-150 (T170) transmission. I recommend the overdrive ratio from the first transmission on the chart. Note that the two letters list in the first box for each transmission are found on a metal tag attached to the transmission case for easy identification.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...8&d=1325958600

(Sorry the link doesn't work here for some reason. It works fine in a saved Ford Barn private message. Do a Ford Barn search for F-150 transmission. There have been a number of posts discussing this transmission.)
 
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Matt in Alameda said:
This transmission comes from a 1981-1986 Ford F150 4X4 pick-up. Depending on the engine it was attached to, the OD ratios are .71...., .72...,or .78. fully synchroed gears....aluminum case. The shifter comes up within an inch of the original opening .....you use the original enclosed torque tube, but you will have to shorten it approximately 2". I am putting one in my '35 Coupe this month (I hope!) I will post on the process in the near future. I have heard only good things about it...Matt in Alameda
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Would it be possible to take a picture of the torque tube hook up? I'm really curious how it works.

Also, besides being a Ford product, how is this trans. better than the Chevy S10 T-5?
 
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Here's a picture.

Bob
 

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Tim, I like the fact that the shifter stays essentially the same place in the floor. When I weld on the swan gear shift lever it will look nearly stock, except when I start out I will be in the "reverse" position. I will send you a PM to get an e-mail address as I cannot seem to post pictures here....but my trans uses the original Ford transmission mount to facilitate the torque tube clam shell hook-up. .....Matt in Alameda
 
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