Syncro Trans for 49 F6

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Feb 6, 2015 | 12:09 PM

Bravo Delta

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Syncro Trans for 49 F6

FTE members. I am seeking your experience and knowledge. I have a stock 49 F5 flat bed. We are going to have the flathead v8 rebuilt. We want to keep the stock emergency brake. Is there 4 spd syncro trans that will replace the 4 spd non syncro trans and be able to retain the original emergency brake system

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Feb 6, 2015 | 02:58 PM

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The T98 Syncro Silent transmission used from 50-52 in the F6 behind the 254 6 cylinder engine (and was optional with the v8) used the same drum brake at the back of the trans as the crashbox. It's slightly longer so you'll have to shorten the driveshaft, but otherwise should be a direct bolt in.

Feb 6, 2015 | 04:19 PM

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49 F5 not F6

52 Merc. Thanks for the info. I typed the wrong model on the initial thread. It is a 49 F5 not a F6. I hope it is still the same T98 Syncro Silent Transmission for a F5 as a F6. Please let me know if it is not. Now to look for a T98 transmission.<!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority

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Feb 6, 2015 | 05:06 PM

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To my understanding, the F5 and 6 had the same frame crossmembers but the 6's had double walled frame rails for extra strength. The transmissions should interchange.

Feb 6, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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I'm installing a T98 in my '49 F4 in place of the T9 spur gear transmission. As 52 Merc said, it is a direct bolt in with the exception that the front driveshaft will need to be shortened. If you find one, you will need to examine the rear mount closely, they are a weak point and prone to crack. Also PTOs can be hard to come by for the early T98.
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