Model B Transmission opetions

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Johnny32B

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Starting a 32 Model B project. What are my transmission options? Because of the one year only fly wheel housing, it seems my basic option is a model B transmission. I've been reading you can upgrade the B transmission with later gears. Are there any other options for a transmission?
Thanks
Johnny32B
 
If running a B engine in an A then A box can be made to fit , You can also run the V8 box behind a B block with a cling adapter, or run the B box with 39 gears , If its a 32 ford ( B) then try the other forum
 
Johnny32B said:
Starting a 32 Model B project. What are my transmission options? Because of the one year only fly wheel housing, it seems my basic option is a model B transmission. I've been reading you can upgrade the B transmission with later gears. Are there any other options for a transmission?
Thanks
Johnny32B
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What is your "Model B project"? Without more info I would say later gears in the Model B case. You probably already know but don't try to run a Model A flywheel with a Model B box unless you have cut it down.

Charlie Stephens
 
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Johnny32B said:
Starting a 32 Model B project. What are my transmission options? Because of the one year only fly wheel housing, it seems my basic option is a model B transmission. I've been reading you can upgrade the B transmission with later gears. Are there any other options for a transmission?
Thanks
Johnny32B
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Hey Johnny,
It might be helpful to YOU, to get help from others, to know your approximate location :) .
For instance, I have a '39 transmission behind a '32 B engine in a '30 roadster. Like Charlie says...'model B project' can mean different things to different people, who might like to help you. So, maybe a little more info on your project, will help us to help you. For your information also, there are MANY members here who use many combinations of transmission 'options' behind A/B engines. If you live near by, I could/would be glad to help/show you what can be done for such options. Jim Brierleys' offer to send you written information is an opportunity that you should not pass up !
 
I asked a similar question recently. The basic decision I got was unless you have bad gears in your B transmission , it is not worth the hassle to upgrade. If you run a cut down oil pan I believe you can run an AA belhousing and a t-5 transmission. of course that is a HAMB answer, not a Fordbarn answer.
 
1939 Gears and syncro collar with a 1939 Shift tower. They will work in your 1932
box. Call Mac Van Pelt and buy everything from him. He will give you lots of good
information and advise.
 
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Hello and thank you all for the helpful info. Forgive me for maybe posting in the wrong place as I'm just getting started with my project. I just didn't know where to ask. I thought the A site would be better suited as I'm building a 4 banger but maybe the V8 site would be better. And maybe the hot rod site might also be better because I'm building a special. My best friend has an A special and he's my influence to build one myself. I stumbled upon a B motor and found a B ****** to go with it close by. Relying a lot on the friends network so have been offered a number of misc parts for the project. So I guess I'm building a 32 B roadster special.

My friend has upgraded his A special a number of times, and adding a T5 transmission being the best improvement. He used the AA bell housing to fit the T5. Another friend has a AA housing he's willing to give me. But it seems without some modification to the oil pan, the AA bell housing will not fit. As I haven't actually driven the car with the B ******, maybe I should wait to see how I like it as it supposed to be better than the A ******. I've driven a non synchromesh ****** for years in a 26 Packard so am used to it but would like to upgrade as best I can.

I'm located in upstate NY, Schenectady to be exact, about 3 hours north of NYC.
 
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Johnny32B said:
Hello and thank you all for the helpful info. Forgive me for maybe posting in the wrong place as I'm just getting started with my project. I just didn't know where to ask. I thought the A site would be better suited as I'm building a 4 banger but maybe the V8 site would be better. And maybe the hot rod site might also be better because I'm building a special. My best friend has an A special and he's my influence to build one myself. I stumbled upon a B motor and found a B ****** to go with it close by. Relying a lot on the friends network so have been offered a number of misc parts for the project. So I guess I'm building a 32 B roadster special.

My friend has upgraded his A special a number of times, and adding a T5 transmission being the best improvement. He used the AA bell housing to fit the T5. Another friend has a AA housing he's willing to give me. But it seems without some modification to the oil pan, the AA bell housing will not fit. As I haven't actually driven the car with the B ******, maybe I should wait to see how I like it as it supposed to be better than the A ******. I've driven a non synchromesh ****** for years in a 26 Packard so am used to it but would like to upgrade as best I can.

I'm located in upstate NY, Schenectady to be exact, about 3 hours north of NYC.
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I must admit that I am still confused about what you are building. Is a "special" a speedster, a huckster or a hot rod? Can you post a picture of your friends car?

It is straight forward and relatively easy to remove the back of a Model B pan but I would like to suggest you advertise that you want to swap a stock pan for a modified pan before you start cutting. I left a "strap" of metal on my pan to avoid the risk of leaks from removing the spot welds.

Charlie Stephens
 

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Again, being new and not familiar of what to call my project. I think it's going to be a speedster. I hope to build an aluminum boat tailed body. Right now, I'm collecting parts. Have 21" wheels, a 29 radiator, the B motor and transmission, etc. Thank you for the picture, what kind of bell housing did you use on your motor?
Thanks
Johnny32B
 
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Johnny32B said:
Again, being new and not familiar of what to call my project. I think it's going to be a speedster. I hope to build an aluminum boat tailed body. Right now, I'm collecting parts. Have 21" wheels, a 29 radiator, the B motor and transmission, etc. Thank you for the picture, what kind of bell housing did you use on your motor?
Thanks
Johnny32B
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Johnny,

If you are directing the question to me and post #14 I am running a standard Model A flywheel housing and transmission. It bolts together with no modification but I have heard that I will not be able to remove the rear main to adjust the shims without a lot off work. At my age I think the bearings will probably outlast me.

Charlie Stephens
 
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