Hi
I have a F1 1949 with a V8 and a four-speed gearbox is not syncroniserad. Have found a similar gearbox but syncroniserad, much easier to shift. Is there a lot that I need to change to make it fit?
Does it fit?
/ / Lars

 

It should be a direct swap out - Check to see if both use the 2 piece bellhousing, they both use the same emergency brake setup and that the rear transmission mounts are the same.
If you're going to do the swap it would be a good time to change the pilot bearing, the clutch disk and the throw out (Release) bearing.

If my information is not correct someone will be along to gleefully correct me.

 

I think the synchro trans is too long to fit in an F-1... read this article

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-progress.html

The synchro trans is 2+ inches longer than the crashbox 4-sp. Just means more cutting of the crossmember and new fabrication is needed to use it.

 

Thanks for the information I know now that it does not fit without modification. Thank you very much.

//Lars

 

i have stumbled across a 49 F-1 with original v8 and it runs. has been stored in a barn since the 80's. i am interested in buying to rebuild. no idea what it might be worth. can anyone help?

 

You'd be better to start your own new thread so this gets attention.

No, we can't tell a thing without extensive pictures and more details. But in general, a truck that's been sitting that long and uncared for, I wouldn't expect is worth more than $1,500 - 2,000 tops, and only then if the engine isn't stuck, there isn't extensive rust, and it's complete.

 

And includes a title.