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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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49 8BA Transmission

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I currently am looking for a direct fit 3 speed transmission for my 8BA Flathead. Curious if any one has any tips? in the Chicago land area.


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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 04:07 PM
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. I have one that came out of an f-1 the engine is a 8ba. I am coming up to Homer Glen next month. I will try to get a picture of it for you.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 05:27 AM
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Great thanks.
 
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I'm not sure which engine this fits but I'm sure that one of our experts on here can help. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-missouri.html

And here is a 4 speed non-synchro https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-in-52-f1.html
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 02:23 PM
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Yes, i have a 4 spd non synch from a 52 listed in the 2nd link above. I can attest that it shifts as it should and could be dropped in assuming you have the bellhousing for the 8BA. This comes with the hogshead that should bolt onto your bellhousing. I'm in Pennsylvania though so shipping would be involved. Let me know how you make out with the other poster above and if need be we'll make it work. I don't have it advertised nor am i in a big hurry. PM me should you be interested.
 
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Thank you for the replies. bhailemail, I do have the bellhousing for the 8BA. This is my first real project and have limited experience on fabrication. With the 4 speed, would I have to make modifications to the rear engine/trans mount location?
 
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bhalemail, thank you. Would I have to modify the trans mount/rear engine mount?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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artscott61, does the transmission operate properly? Will I need to do anything to it?
 
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pauler I will e-mail on the account that you gave me earlier did you get the pic's. The reason I say on your reg email is I don't think that we are to sell items on this blog just in the for sale thingy. Like I said let me know if you got the pic's I will be in Homer Glen March 17 or 18
 
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bhalemale does the four speed look like the 3 speed?
 
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bhalemale does the four speed look like the 3 speed?
I simply replaced the 4spd with the 3spd, same driveshaft, clutch, bellhousing. PM me with your phone, i don't want to steer you wrong
 
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pauler did you get the pic's that I sent of the trans ?
 
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pauler I will e-mail on the account that you gave me earlier did you get the pic's. The reason I say on your reg email is I don't think that we are to sell items on this blog just in the for sale thingy. Like I said let me know if you got the pic's I will be in Homer Glen March 17 or 18
​​​​​​​artscott61, I got it and replied, thank you.
 
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pauler did you get the pic's that I sent of the trans ?
​​​​​​​Yes, thank you.
 
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bhale thanks for the info yesterday I got the shifter dome off with a large wheel socket from days gone by. Pauler85 if still interested let me know. Petemcl that trans on ebay is sold but was in the town that I live in I emailed him and told him that if the sale fell through that I would take the trans.
 
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