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Truck Trans into car swap
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ricsvic |
10-08-2015 @ 5:35 PM
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I have a 1941 Ford sedan and the banjo rear end has a major problem. I'm heavily considering going to an open drive line. I'm wondering if a 46 to 48 Ford 1/2 ton open driveline, truck tranny would bolt in behind my stock 41 59AB engine. If so, what problems might I incur re: pressure plate, clutch choices, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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transbytip |
10-08-2015 @ 7:10 PM
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To start with the truck R.E.will have 2 leaf springs going the wrong way,the tranny will bolt up will probably have to cut a drive shaft to fit might be easier to fix your problem.Cliff.
with reguards Cliff. Tipton
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40 Coupe |
10-09-2015 @ 5:13 AM
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Switching from a known bad diff. to another unknown diff. and you could be doing a lot of work and wind up with something that needs repair anyway. Why not rebuild your diff? can change to the ratio you want and keep the rear stabilizer bar.
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juergen |
10-10-2015 @ 1:59 PM
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While the above is good advice, to answer your question; if you are talking of a 3 speed trans, the stuff in front of the trans is the same.
This message was edited by juergen on 10-10-15 @ 2:00 PM
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ricsvic |
10-12-2015 @ 4:44 PM
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Thanks all, I really appreciate it. I have big decisions to make.
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