I'm looking for a truck 3-speed overdrive transmission for my 56 F-100. The one with the big 1-3/8 shaft. Does anyone know where one is for sale or want to sell a good used one to me? If you can't find a 53-56 overdrive then a 57-64 should work too. My 223 could really use the overdrive on the freeway. Please, any info would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone want to sell an overdrive transmission?
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David,would that happen to be an old BW cast iron case unit?Leo
If you really can't come up with anything from the right period someone who builds toploaders migh be ableto do you one up
just like what you need.
They could use possibiliy a SROD gear set (overdrive 4th) and or srod case (single internal linkage shifter)
And there might even be able to fit a 1 3/8 input spline shaft
1 3/8 splines were stock in the higher HP cars like boss 429s,...
I'm unsure if you can fit the big spline input with OD gears
just like what you need.
They could use possibiliy a SROD gear set (overdrive 4th) and or srod case (single internal linkage shifter)
And there might even be able to fit a 1 3/8 input spline shaft
1 3/8 splines were stock in the higher HP cars like boss 429s,...
I'm unsure if you can fit the big spline input with OD gears
Fred
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When choosing an overdrive transmission the input shaft size is rarely a concern. Unless you are looking to put big block power through a B-W unit, most any Ford based transmission will be tough enough. Clutch disks matching whatever input shaft you do have are much easier to find and more affordable than a specific type of overdrive transmission. Input shaft length can be a concern depending on your application, but I have gotten around that one with a longer pilot bushing made for me out of bronze.
texas_rat_trap
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Is there a 4 speed tranny that will bolt up to my 1953 Mainline with '61-'64 223? Without the modification of a T5. If not what options would I have?.... What Vehicles should I search for at the junkyard? :thanks: I think I'v asked about this before but its been a while. Enlighten me.
The B&W T10's and early Top Loaders should bolt up a later model trans (wide bolt) case can also be redrilled to fit narrow pattern bells. Big Fords have the right mounts to bolt in others would also work (except for the Falcon only type trans shifter mount too far forward some do have both though) 1961 was first year for the car 4 speeds
texas_rat_trap
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What model Fords should I look under at the junkyard. Sorry didn't me to Hi Jack this thread.
fordtruck52
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i put a t5 from an s 10 in my f3 with a 215 ohv 6. used the dwight bond conversion 86 bucks
