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Bruce · 07-17-2021, 01:44 PM

This nice 31 Tudor had a Borg Warner overdrive. It worked great until it didn’t. We’ve taken it apart and discovered a broken chain and a gear with pretty sharp teeth.
Does anyone know where we can get parts to rebuild this overdrive or a pro that still speaks and works on these once-popular units? I’m really not asking for opinions about the Borg Warner overdrive. PLEASE.
If you can help …

Mike Peters · 07-17-2021, 02:23 PM

Bruce: Email me, I can help. [email protected] I don't live very far from you. Mike

Bob C · 07-17-2021, 02:50 PM

Here's a link to another thread on the same subject. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ht=borg+warner

TerryH · 07-17-2021, 06:17 PM

I think Tom Endy has written several articles on them, located on the Santa Anita A’s website.

Gene F · 07-17-2021, 07:20 PM

I bet is simply blew the master link.

51504bat · 07-17-2021, 08:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

This nice 31 Tudor had a Borg Warner overdrive. It worked great until it didn’t. We’ve taken it apart and discovered a broken chain and a gear with pretty sharp teeth.
Does anyone know where we can get parts to rebuild this overdrive or a pro that still speaks and works on these once-popular units? I’m really not asking for opinions about the Borg Warner overdrive. PLEASE.
If you can help …

You might check with Mac Van Pelt:
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/VPPSweb/VPPS-homepg.htm

Ranchero50 · 07-17-2021, 09:39 PM

I found some good info on vintage auto garage. They have the repair manual for free if you join their mailing list. https://vintageautogarage.com/borg-warner-overdrive/

KR500 · 07-18-2021, 02:20 PM

The chain couplers are replaceable and can be had.

kippmw · 07-18-2021, 10:22 PM

I had similar problems with the chain coupler in my Borg Warner. My problem was that the connecting link in the chain had failed. I did some reading online about how to measure drive chains, measured it, and found the link I needed on Amazon, of all places. Here is a link to the amazon item I bought, though it's currently unavailable. Size on my chain is 40-2.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP5KG3I...roduct_details

Here is a link to info on measuring drive chains, in case yours is different...

https://www.peerchain.com/how-to-measure-chain-size/

Benson · 07-19-2021, 10:51 AM

asked wrong question

rotorwrench · 07-19-2021, 11:49 AM

I was not a fan of this type coupler set up. I would be wanting a spline set up myself.
http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...r-Apr-2005.pdf

Some were the Borg Warner types and others were the Volvo Laycock set up.
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247462

07-17-2021, 01:44 PM	#1
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	B-W woes This nice 31 Tudor had a Borg Warner overdrive. It worked great until it didn’t. We’ve taken it apart and discovered a broken chain and a gear with pretty sharp teeth. Does anyone know where we can get parts to rebuild this overdrive or a pro that still speaks and works on these once-popular units? I’m really not asking for opinions about the Borg Warner overdrive. PLEASE. If you can help …

07-17-2021, 02:23 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: B-W woes Bruce: Email me, I can help. [email protected] I don't live very far from you. Mike

07-17-2021, 02:50 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: B-W woes Here's a link to another thread on the same subject. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ht=borg+warner

07-17-2021, 06:17 PM	#4
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: B-W woes I think Tom Endy has written several articles on them, located on the Santa Anita A’s website.

07-17-2021, 07:20 PM	#5
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,958	Re: B-W woes I bet is simply blew the master link.

07-17-2021, 09:39 PM	#7
Ranchero50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 224	Re: B-W woes I found some good info on vintage auto garage. They have the repair manual for free if you join their mailing list. https://vintageautogarage.com/borg-warner-overdrive/ __________________ Building a '29 Speedster, the hard way...

07-18-2021, 02:20 PM	#8
KR500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Addison,ll. Posts: 453	Re: B-W woes The chain couplers are replaceable and can be had.

07-18-2021, 10:22 PM	#9
kippmw Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 59	Re: B-W woes I had similar problems with the chain coupler in my Borg Warner. My problem was that the connecting link in the chain had failed. I did some reading online about how to measure drive chains, measured it, and found the link I needed on Amazon, of all places. Here is a link to the amazon item I bought, though it's currently unavailable. Size on my chain is 40-2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP5KG3I...roduct_details Here is a link to info on measuring drive chains, in case yours is different... https://www.peerchain.com/how-to-measure-chain-size/ __________________ 1929 Briggs Fordor 165B 1930 Deluxe Coupe 1966 Mustang 2015 Ford Focus ST

07-19-2021, 10:51 AM	#10
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: B-W woes asked wrong question Last edited by Benson; 07-20-2021 at 11:07 AM.

07-19-2021, 11:49 AM	#11
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: B-W woes I was not a fan of this type coupler set up. I would be wanting a spline set up myself. http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...r-Apr-2005.pdf Some were the Borg Warner types and others were the Volvo Laycock set up. https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247462 Last edited by rotorwrench; 07-19-2021 at 11:56 AM.