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mogiley · 09-06-2017, 09:39 AM

has anybody ever put this trans in 1936 5w or any other car what would it be like?

GB SISSON · 09-06-2017, 09:52 AM

I'm sure somebody has, but that doesn't make it a good choice. I Really like them in my bigger trucks, but in a car it would just seem wrong.

JSeery · 09-06-2017, 10:51 AM

Not sure why you would want to! Somewhat like trying to put a Semi transmission in a sports car. They are difficult to shift and the gearing is totally wrong for a lighter car. What would be the objective?

supereal · 09-06-2017, 01:08 PM

The truck four speed transmission has a super low "granny" gear you won't need, Some syncro transmissions have an overdrive in the top gear instead.

mogiley · 09-06-2017, 01:15 PM

just because the engine i bought has the clutch, trans, mount, all intact did not want to rip all apart if was going to be a good choice i have never driven one so any info is most helpful. thankyou

DD931 · 09-06-2017, 08:02 PM

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There is no argument I can imagine that would convince me to put one of these awful things in a car I intended to drive!! My '48 F-1 came with one and I changed it out for a regular three-speed. Just like a new truck! Taking off the tranny doesn't qualify as "ripping apart" from my perspective. Also, it needs a unique driveshaft configuration and I can't imagine how you would configure the drive train to use it in a '36 car.

JSeery · 09-06-2017, 08:11 PM

In addition to the transmission being a poor candidate for use in a car, so are the clutch and pressure plate. The clutch/presser plate are too large a diameter for car use, unless you were building it to pull stumps in a field. The larger diameter clutch reduces performance (acceleration) and requires increased leg pressure to use.

"i have never driven one"

I would guess it would take less than a minute of attempting to drive one to convince you how bad of an idea it would be!

Barry-ct · 09-07-2017, 07:23 AM

It is a boat anchor, unless it is in a larger truck. Don't put it in a car. You're better off with a 3 speed trans. If you want to get fancy, go for a T-5 or something similar.

09-06-2017, 09:39 AM	#1
mogiley Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 16	1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans has anybody ever put this trans in 1936 5w or any other car what would it be like?

09-06-2017, 09:52 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans I'm sure somebody has, but that doesn't make it a good choice. I Really like them in my bigger trucks, but in a car it would just seem wrong. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-06-2017, 10:51 AM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans Not sure why you would want to! Somewhat like trying to put a Semi transmission in a sports car. They are difficult to shift and the gearing is totally wrong for a lighter car. What would be the objective?

09-06-2017, 01:08 PM	#4
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans The truck four speed transmission has a super low "granny" gear you won't need, Some syncro transmissions have an overdrive in the top gear instead.

09-06-2017, 01:15 PM	#5
mogiley Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 16	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans just because the engine i bought has the clutch, trans, mount, all intact did not want to rip all apart if was going to be a good choice i have never driven one so any info is most helpful. thankyou

09-06-2017, 08:02 PM	#6
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is no argument I can imagine that would convince me to put one of these awful things in a car I intended to drive!! My '48 F-1 came with one and I changed it out for a regular three-speed. Just like a new truck! Taking off the tranny doesn't qualify as "ripping apart" from my perspective. Also, it needs a unique driveshaft configuration and I can't imagine how you would configure the drive train to use it in a '36 car.

09-06-2017, 08:11 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans In addition to the transmission being a poor candidate for use in a car, so are the clutch and pressure plate. The clutch/presser plate are too large a diameter for car use, unless you were building it to pull stumps in a field. The larger diameter clutch reduces performance (acceleration) and requires increased leg pressure to use. "i have never driven one" I would guess it would take less than a minute of attempting to drive one to convince you how bad of an idea it would be! Last edited by JSeery; 09-06-2017 at 08:18 PM.

09-07-2017, 07:23 AM	#8
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 1948 non syncro 4 speed truck trans It is a boat anchor, unless it is in a larger truck. Don't put it in a car. You're better off with a 3 speed trans. If you want to get fancy, go for a T-5 or something similar. __________________ Barry 50 F-1