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CA Victoria · 10-07-2011, 11:34 PM

Will the model b transmission fit into a model a?

J Franklin · 10-07-2011, 11:59 PM

With modifications, yes

1931 flamingo · 10-08-2011, 07:35 AM

There is (was) a kit available to install a 32-39 toploader in the A.
Paul in CT

CA Victoria · 10-08-2011, 08:01 AM

Yes, I am familiar with the Clings kit and am in the process of preparing a 39 trans. Although not a purist, if henry's b case will work that would be better. One fella wrote to say it would work with mods. I'm sure someone else must have gone down this road before......

62pan · 10-08-2011, 08:23 AM

I installed a B trans behind my A motor in a dry lakes style roadster that is under construction. You will need a B upper flywheel housing. A bottom cover will need to be made to cover the bottom of the exposed flywheel. I used one off of a B oil pan. You will also need to use a B or lightened flywheel. The wishbone will have to have a new mount made and you will also need a new mount for your pedals. I am not sure about the rear motor mount as the B housing mounting holes are different. I used a 32 K member for my rear mount.

Jim Brierley · 10-08-2011, 11:04 AM

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Yes, you will need to make a new rear mount.

36brua · 10-09-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

Yes, you will need to make a new rear mount.

What would be/is the solution if the 32 k'member is not used ? thanks in advance

Jim Brierley · 10-10-2011, 11:21 AM

I used a rear A crossmember, turned upside down and bolted it in place. Angle iron tabs were welded to the "new" cross member for rubber pads to sit on. I used a rear bearing retainer/mount off an unknown year V8 trans.

Jim Brierley · 10-10-2011, 11:24 AM

p.s. You will have lost your petal assy. so I fabricated a mount and use a '39 assy. with hydraulic brakes. It has worked OK for 40+ years but may work on the clutch assy. as it causes flex when pushed.

Charlie Stephens · 10-10-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 36brua

What would be/is the solution if the 32 k'member is not used ? thanks in advance

You should check out some of the later mounts as they attach differently and might make it easier to fabricate a crossmember.

Charlie Stephens

36brua · 10-10-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

I used a rear A crossmember, turned upside down and bolted it in place. Angle iron tabs were welded to the "new" cross member for rubber pads to sit on. I used a rear bearing retainer/mount off an unknown year V8 trans.

Will the A universal joint housing work with the later bearing retainer ?

Rear crossmember as in rear spring ? I saved a photo that had the angle iron brackets welded to the stock center crossmember (modified ? )
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

p.s. You will have lost your petal assy. so I fabricated a mount and use a '39 assy. with hydraulic brakes. It has worked OK for 40+ years but may work on the clutch assy. as it causes flex when pushed.

I was planning on using the misc components from Clings for pedals, wishbone etc. i purchased the float a motor B>A kit with later style front mount. I have '40 ford brakes to put on

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

You should check out some of the later mounts as they attach differently and might make it easier to fabricate a crossmember.

Charlie Stephens

later rear mount with mounting ears ? ''36 +

THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO AND HELP

36brua · 10-10-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CA Victoria

Will the model b transmission fit into a model a?

Sorry !! hope I didn't hijack your thread was looking for same info.

Turner · 10-10-2011, 05:02 PM

Bert's Model A has the kit for installing the B transmission. Go to the end of the page at:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6133

36brua · 10-10-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Turner

Bert's Model A has the kit for installing the B transmission. Go to the end of the page at:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6133

Thanks for the links ! my basic question is does/ will the A torque tube/cover bolt up directly to the end of the B transmission. I'm planning on using the floata motor rear mounts /brackets for the B block. Thanks again

62pan · 10-11-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 36brua

Thanks for the links ! my basic question is does/ will the A torque tube/cover bolt up directly to the end of the B transmission. I'm planning on using the floata motor rear mounts /brackets for the B block. Thanks again

I believe it will but you will have two extra bolt holes in the cover. Just use a V8 syyle cover with the A torque tube.

36brua · 10-11-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 62pan

I believe it will but you will have two extra bolt holes in the cover. Just use a V8 syyle cover with the A torque tube.

Thanks ! I'll start looking at that. the end of this trans has 6 tapped holes . so I figured the A cover would work

10-07-2011, 11:34 PM	#1
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Model B Transmission Will the model b transmission fit into a model a?

10-07-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Model B Transmission With modifications, yes

10-08-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Model B Transmission There is (was) a kit available to install a 32-39 toploader in the A. Paul in CT

10-08-2011, 08:01 AM	#4
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Model B Transmission Yes, I am familiar with the Clings kit and am in the process of preparing a 39 trans. Although not a purist, if henry's b case will work that would be better. One fella wrote to say it would work with mods. I'm sure someone else must have gone down this road before...... __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

10-08-2011, 08:23 AM	#5
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	Re: Model B Transmission I installed a B trans behind my A motor in a dry lakes style roadster that is under construction. You will need a B upper flywheel housing. A bottom cover will need to be made to cover the bottom of the exposed flywheel. I used one off of a B oil pan. You will also need to use a B or lightened flywheel. The wishbone will have to have a new mount made and you will also need a new mount for your pedals. I am not sure about the rear motor mount as the B housing mounting holes are different. I used a 32 K member for my rear mount.

10-08-2011, 11:04 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Model B Transmission Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, you will need to make a new rear mount.

10-10-2011, 11:21 AM	#8
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Model B Transmission I used a rear A crossmember, turned upside down and bolted it in place. Angle iron tabs were welded to the "new" cross member for rubber pads to sit on. I used a rear bearing retainer/mount off an unknown year V8 trans.

10-10-2011, 11:24 AM	#9
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Model B Transmission p.s. You will have lost your petal assy. so I fabricated a mount and use a '39 assy. with hydraulic brakes. It has worked OK for 40+ years but may work on the clutch assy. as it causes flex when pushed.

10-10-2011, 05:02 PM	#13
Turner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 17	Re: Model B Transmission Bert's Model A has the kit for installing the B transmission. Go to the end of the page at: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6133