Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,585
Re: are disc brake conversions bad ?
In all the posts I've seen about mechanical vs hydraulic (or in this case disk) brakes, IMO, this is the crux of the matter.
As has been previously stated, for normal daily driving, properly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2022, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
RH,
I found the manual on my work PC but even better I found the website that has the manual for download.
https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/tod--srod-transmissions.html
To download you'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2022, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Re: Differential Oil Sample
I just did a quick Google search for sources of Silicon in oil analysis.
https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/28673/silicon-sources-in-oil
1. Defoamant Additive — Many oils contain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2022, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
I think I found this online and downloaded to my PC at home. Give me a couple days to check. Probably be Thursday since I work from home that day.
Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2022, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Well if you must know. It's not for the faint of heart. You'll need:
Jeep T177, J8132401 / T170-16S
INPUT SHAFT JEEP 19T (this will become the new 19T OD gear)
A commonly available 4th OD...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Richard,
See attached pics. The shaft on the far left (in the group of 4) is an iron case car transmission shaft and the diameter is too small to spline for Model A u-joint. The two middle shafts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Richard, Dave,
Here's a list of the parts needed.
Vince (Ford Garage, https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/TremecT170FT.htm) has also done a great job tabulating the parts needed but here's a list,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,424
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2022, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Dave,
It is possible but not all parts are interchangeable. In fact, I have successfully created a "Goldilocks Ratio" T170 as mentioned here,
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/TremecT170FT.htm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2022, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Dave,
You are correct about the T170 internals. There is a small toggle lever that pivots in the bulge on the left side of the transmission case. This reverses the operation of the shift fork so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2022, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
This can be and has been done. The iron case, Ford toploader and toploader imposter (O.D.) are the same class of transmission as the Tremec T170 and Jeep T176, many of the parts are interchangeable...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2022, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,650
Re: 4 Speed w/o Overdrive
Hi Gene,
The answer to your question is somewhat convoluted.
I’ve been exploring the Jeep T176 and Ford iron case toploader transmissions as a possible solution to the scarcity of the Ford T170...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2021, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,592
Re: V8 Clutch for model A
Hi Sofield,
I'm in the process of installing the Tremec T170 trans in my PU and am using the T-Bird (diaphragm) clutch.
This kit has the correct clutch disk for the T170 trans, 9" x 1-1/6-10...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2021, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,271
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2021, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,152
Re: Better ground with star washers?
A study has been done on this. The gist being that most star washers perform well, even when exposed to marine environments for extended periods.
...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2021, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
This is true but parts are out there.
By total random chance, I got lucky and found a brand new cluster, the one needed to make the Goldilocks ratio, mis-listed on eBay as a Jeep cluster; none of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2021, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 204,527
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
I am in the process of installing a T170 in one of my A's currently. I'm doing all the machine work/fabrication myself and documenting the process. Also, this trans will have the "Goldilocks" ratio...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2021, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,403
Re: Odd-ball 30 Pickup......
This conversion must've happened sometime before 1956 based on the receipts found between the bed and back of the seat. We got the car in 76 and I've been driving it up until last year when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2021, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2021, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,531
Re: Throttle Position
Oh, you said "easy". But since you're curious I'll leave this here. As can be seen, by the graphs, RPM (speed) vs TPS is highly dependent on driving conditions. I will say that based on what I've...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,993
Re: Cleaning parts
For the home shop I highly recommend:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zep-5-gallon-Degreaser/3621248
Scrape off the heavy stuff, soak the parts in this stuff full strength, use a plastic or wire brush...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,318
Farmer Special. So that's what that noise was.
The car in my avatar has been in the family since I was 13 or about 44 years. The whole thing is one big farmer special. As is this car is a late 31 coupe body with a 29 AA engine and 4-speed trans...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2020, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,606
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 15,114
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