New to the Inline World...'54 223cid

[Anonymous]

Hey, I just picked up a '54 Ford 2door Sedan with the 223 I-6 and 3 on the column.

I've searched high & low on the internet and have found all the engine specs listed on a website.

I'm trying to find a clutch for this car. I don't know what transmission it has, and I don't know what rear end these cars had.

Eventually I'll swap the 223 for a larger I6 or possibly a Y-Block...but for the next few years I'll just roll with the little 223.

Does anyone know the brand/specs on the 3spd trans, and what rear end & ratio the rear is.

I'm also considering a modern T5 trans or something similar and would like the put lower gears in the rear.

thanks!

 

[addo]

Look on the side of the transmission for clues to the make. It might be a Borg-Warner or Warner (not sure when they were emBorged), or a Ford unit. Post any type of tag or casting numbers and we can have a shot at it. Look especially for ones that begin with "B" or "C".

Similarly, there ought to be a tag on the rear end. Part of the tag numbers will look conspicuously like a ratio - because it is.

The easiest way I can think to fit a 5-speed is to get an adapter plate used for the same era V-8 with the same trans. This may turn out to be a Toploader/Tremec adapter. Once we get the trans ID'ed it will be easier.

Regards, Adam.

 

[Fred]

Your transmission (assuming nothing wierd has been done, and since the shifter is still on the column you are probably safe) is a Ford unit. It will be the same transmission as '52 and '53 cars, and other than the tail shaft and output shaft, the same as '49-'51 cars. Napa or Carquest will be able to get you a clutch. The rear axle, again assuming nothing changed, will be a 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10; most likely 3.90. The best thing you can do for this car is to install a factory overdrive (replaces the tail shaft of the transmission).

 

[SF223]

You can pick up a 223 to T-5 bellhousing here.

Napa will have a clutch but I went through McLeod. The clutches are larger and use diaphragm action instead of the long throw style. If you're running the borg warner t-85, you have a near indestructible tranny.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello people, Can any of you help me I.d. this transmission it is on my 55 ford mainline w/223i6 cast# on the trans is AF-7006-?? ther is also # AB-t222-B on the shifter arm cover. The number on the tail end is AB-7651-A there is also another # a bit larger 53E on the left side on the right is a large # also 53R the trans is a side loader. : : : Is thi a borg warner?