The Ford Barn

AnthonyG · 08-16-2015, 11:43 AM

Even though you found a vac leak and kudos for finding it, I'm still in the "down shift it camp". 25mph in high gear is too slow S/B a downshift point.

Bubba · 08-16-2015, 01:42 PM

Back in the 40s my uncle had a almost new 41 Ford PU. Going down the street at 4 MPH as he turn on the side street give it full throttle when we crossed the next street we were at 44 MPH smooth all the way. On that same street my 39 pulls Smooth all way but I have not got it down to 4 mph without it bucking about 5.5 if I get down around 5 it starts bucking. Bubba in Texas

40cpe · 08-16-2015, 02:45 PM

The '41 PU probably had a lower speed rear ratio, so your '39 DeLuxe meets specs.

08-16-2015, 11:43 AM	#21
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,166	Re: 25 mph in high gear? Even though you found a vac leak and kudos for finding it, I'm still in the "down shift it camp". 25mph in high gear is too slow S/B a downshift point. __________________ Nomad

08-16-2015, 01:42 PM	#22
Bubba Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sour Lake Texas Posts: 54	Re: 25 mph in high gear? Back in the 40s my uncle had a almost new 41 Ford PU. Going down the street at 4 MPH as he turn on the side street give it full throttle when we crossed the next street we were at 44 MPH smooth all the way. On that same street my 39 pulls Smooth all way but I have not got it down to 4 mph without it bucking about 5.5 if I get down around 5 it starts bucking. Bubba in Texas

08-16-2015, 02:45 PM	#23
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: 25 mph in high gear? The '41 PU probably had a lower speed rear ratio, so your '39 DeLuxe meets specs.