Thanks a ton Ken, I got the pics. I'll look for one this weekend. I've got 2 T-89's that I've made one out of. No more power than my '56 has got I probably should have went with a bolt in right off the bat instead of messing with these T-89's although they are pretty much bullet proof no matter how much power one puts to them. Thanks again ..

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL

I tried emailing photos, but they bounced. Here is a link to 2 pictures of a 1956 Ford T86 overdrive transmission.



http://picasaweb.google.com/crenwelgeoil/2009_11_16?authkey=Gv1sRgCOzNg8DQ6YX4BQ#5404872731365608498

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

I looked at the site and only one of the transmissions is a T86. It is the one with the tin cover, but it is for a pickup with the short tail section and U-joint flange on it. A passenger will have a spline for a slip joint and be much longer. If you want to put it into a 55/56 you will want a 10 spline input and a 16 spline output. They made 6 or 8 different ratio units for 6 cy, 272, 292, SW, etc. but they will all work. There is not enough difference in the ratios to really make a difference. but when you rebuild them, you must match the tooth count on the input shaft to the cluster gear. I would take a 1/2 inch wrench along and pull the tin cover off the top. Blue gears and a burnt smell means run low on oil and the tranny is junk. They use brass syncros which are prone to breaking, but can be replaced. I still draw on a supply I had from 45 years ago when I thought I had the fastest car in town, but I think they are still available. Also spin the gears. The low/reverse had a bad habit of tearing up the cluster gear. This is also fixable with a transmission. I will dig through my stuff and email some pictures if someone doesn't do it in the mean time. I have several in pieces and at least one that is all together.

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

there are a few OD pics and maybe some info you can use on this thread from FTE, I know a lot of it is truck related but maybe a help.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/878553-transmission-lengths.html

1958 F100 292

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

"Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice."

-Henry Ford

Does anyone have a picture of a T-86 Overdrive laying around that they could send me? I'm going to Moultrie next weekend and if I run across one and can get a decent deal I may buy it. Also the total length if you know, I'll take a tape with me. Thanks .. email addy = ejstith@bellsouth.net

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL