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Originally Posted by Dave in MN
I have both. The standard Model A 3- speed and a 26% Mitchell in a '29 Phaeton that I have driven just short of 100,000 miles. I also have a T-5 in a '31 S/W Town Sedan that has been driven about 30,000 miles.
The T-5 is very easy to use and shift but getting the original brakes to work with it was difficult as the centerline of the driveshaft U- Joint and the brake cross shaft are no longer in the same location. I fought the issue for thousands of miles and while doing so had marginal brakes. I finally switched to hydraulic brakes to eliminate the problem.
I actually prefer the Mitchel overdrive. It has been trouble free for all the miles I have put on it. It is a good piece of machinery and less expensive overall than the T-5 due to when I installed it over 20 years ago. Just my opinion and preferences.
Good Day!
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Dave,
That is a good testimony with great personal experience of the comparison.
I’m like you and favor the Mitchell. I have an older Ryan in my 30 tudor as well with many trouble free mikes. MItchells the same. I have seen several cars with open drive lines have radius rod issues, etc. In my opinion the spring shackles weren’t meant to take the beating that they do without the torque tube and movement that occurs without the torque tube.
Just my experience and opinion. Use the mit he’ll trans and overdrive as a combo If you want synchro and gear splitting options. Or just use the Mitchell and learn/know how to shift.
Happy A tourinc
Larry Shepard