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Nov 7, 2001 | 08:21 PM

stevenoyes

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Will a 1949/50 Ford three speed out of a car fit okay in a 1948 F1 that currently houses a t59 4 speed?

Nov 7, 2001 | 08:48 PM

barry

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It's not a direct swap. The tail shaft housing is longer, the drive shaft won't be right. I don't believe the crossmember will line up at all. I'd look around for a good 3 speed if you don't like the 4 speed.

Nov 8, 2001 | 07:42 PM

stevenoyes

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Thanks Barry. When you say look for a good 3 speed do you mean one out of a truck versus a car? Appreciate your help.

Nov 8, 2001 | 08:03 PM

286merc

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If the 4spd is good, why not keep it? Gears 2,3 & 4 are virtually identical ratios to the 3spd.
Also good 4spds are usually a lot cheaper to find. Use 1st for pulling stumps, the others for normal driving.
Also the 4spd was the HD option and has a HD clutch assy which translates to longer life. Unless you are into pain, pulling a 4spd is not a fun job.

Nov 9, 2001 | 06:52 AM

markd

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I am pulling a flathead-6 and column-shift 3 speed out of a '50 F1 tonight. Will be selling both cheap, along with the steering column. I am in Nashville, TN.