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Drbrown |
02-13-2014 @ 7:57 PM
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Anyone know if Lloyd E Young, 4915 Lithopolis Winchester Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (614) 837-7832 is still building overdrives ?
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Drbrown |
02-13-2014 @ 5:43 PM
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I compared this B-W set up to the standard Ford OD wiring diagram and its essentially the same. This B-W has the typical manual lock-out/lock-in cable to the dash, and a toggle switch to activate it. There is no kick-down switch - guess someone decided they didn't need it. Someone said it looks like an installation done by a fellow named "Young" in Ohio .... they have old contact info re him and are trying to connect. This car came out of CA but to me from a person in Mars PA which is next to Ohio.
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supereal |
02-13-2014 @ 12:47 PM
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I've never seen an adaptation like that one. Either is was a limited production, or someone did a good job of making it. Most, such as the Mitch*ll and my Ryan, are shifted by cable. The B/W would certainly be a step up, but would require a lockout cable and special wiring, such as the kick down switch. I've considered adapting a vacuum or electric shift from a truck two speed axle, but the cable is fine for the limited use it gets.
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Drbrown |
02-12-2014 @ 6:04 PM
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Here's Drivers side again but shows torque tube filler and DIFF to right.
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Drbrown |
02-12-2014 @ 6:01 PM
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Thanks to Norm and Flatheadfan - those photos really help. Attaching photos of the Borg-Warner R10-1G OD. Casing also has the markings "SB3" and "2 J152" but have not found anyone who knows what those indicate. Installation looks very professional. Did the factory or Dealers ever install B-W units ? I have not checked rpm vs. mph when engaged yet.
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flatheadfan |
02-12-2014 @ 4:48 PM
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Another view of the rear axle marking on a '46 Ford. Tom
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supereal |
02-12-2014 @ 3:28 PM
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There are important things to know befpre installing an aftermarket overdrive. They are the rear end gearing, and the amount of reduction available with the OD. I have a 3-78 rear in my '47 convertible.. I installed a 33 percent OD, which is fine at over 45-50 mph on the hiway. In town, it is too much, and must be shut off. It is likely a similar OD would be a poor choice with a 3-54 rear with a similar rear. The object is to have the engine running about 2500 rpm, the "power point", in OD to run 60-70 on the open hiway, yet have decent power in town traffic.
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alanwoodieman |
02-12-2014 @ 10:31 AM
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overdrive, do you know what kind it is and could you post a few pictures of it, Thx's
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Norm |
02-12-2014 @ 8:52 AM
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Here's a picture of a '48.
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Drbrown |
02-11-2014 @ 7:43 PM
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Same ? That's good to hear. Will check. thanks
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