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by 31 SWFL
January 26th, 2014, 6:58 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: High performance AA
Replies: 22
Views: 11587

Re: High performance AA

yes they work well. but the speed is in the gearing.I was told by Mitchell that you need at least 55 HP to push the overdrive.now if that is the route you wish to go DON"T CUT ANY CORNERS ! when building the motor or the rest of the truck.In order to hit 60mph you'll need 650x20 tires,26% Mitch...
by 31 SWFL
December 17th, 2013, 5:49 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: modern Ujoint?
Replies: 14
Views: 6985

Re: modern Ujoint?

so the AA torque tube has some angle off of the short shaft.so the needles will rotate.then this brings us to a matter lube.now if you take the seals off the bearing cups and keep the bell/clam shells packed with grease all should work?or do like they do with modern joints and use synthetic grease.e...
by 31 SWFL
December 14th, 2013, 5:12 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: modern Ujoint?
Replies: 14
Views: 6985

Re: modern Ujoint?

lathe I have and a small Bridgeport mill but i'm way south of you
by 31 SWFL
December 14th, 2013, 1:49 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: modern Ujoint?
Replies: 14
Views: 6985

modern Ujoint?

after studying the old and new ujoints I have came to the conclusion of using and old cross and modern needle bearing cups.Because there has to be a better way than hunting old AA Ujoints!and there is a reason that they went to needle bearings and are still using them.Now has someone else done this ...
by 31 SWFL
April 22nd, 2013, 8:52 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: some questions and a few anwsers?
Replies: 8
Views: 4504

Re: some questions and a few anwsers?

lucky dog. guess i'll have to keep my eyes open.
by 31 SWFL
April 22nd, 2013, 8:46 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: some questions and a few anwsers?
Replies: 8
Views: 4504

Re: some questions and a few anwsers?

and where does one find those ???? :D :D
by 31 SWFL
April 22nd, 2013, 8:39 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: some questions and a few anwsers?
Replies: 8
Views: 4504

some questions and a few anwsers?

hello all now that things have picked back up alittle the AA is back on the to do list :D 1st question:brake drums.what can one do to fix them if anything,has anyone looked into newer cast iron types?yes you would have to change the shoe lineings.2nd question spring perches.has anybody tried welding...
by 31 SWFL
May 28th, 2011, 8:10 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Busted transmission case, DANG IT!!
Replies: 13
Views: 5773

Re: Busted transmission case, DANG IT!!

they made a Ujoint that went on the rear of the tranny hard to find from what i hear.same spline but has a flange with the yoke bolted to it.the other part looks like normal Ujoint that goes on the drive shaft. i'm in the process of fitting a mithchel O.D. right behind the 4 speed.and trying to do i...
by 31 SWFL
July 27th, 2009, 9:42 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: new engine
Replies: 2
Views: 2059

new engine

it was alot of time and work but it all paid off about 6:00pm tonite.the new egnine fired right off and didn't miss alick.tweeked the B carb just a bit and man it really PURRRRRRRRRRS .Now for the overdrive install. :mrgreen:
by 31 SWFL
July 22nd, 2009, 7:44 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Different Diff?
Replies: 10
Views: 5664

Re: Different Diff?

Hi av8 I have a 31AA and had the same problem.So this is how i went about it, figure the tire size rear end ratio engine rpm and mph you would like to drive at going down the highway.then build the motor to handle the rpms you plan on using if your going to run the original engine.what i have in min...
by 31 SWFL
May 23rd, 2009, 10:56 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: AA u-joint
Replies: 7
Views: 3938

Re: AA u-joint

thanks for the reply. i guess more info would help :? the only one i have is form the coupling shaft to the drive shaft.next question is what is the name of the company that is making the u-joints for the A's ? and would/could they make some for AAs? or is the attitude the same as when i got the O.D...
by 31 SWFL
May 20th, 2009, 7:22 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: AA u-joint
Replies: 7
Views: 3938

AA u-joint

Hello i'm new to this site,I have a 31 AA and getting ready to put the new engine in it.the question i have is where or who would know where to get a AA U-joint? so far there like hens teeth or is there a modern type replacement that would work?or one that could be modified? just would like to know ...
by 31 SWFL
May 19th, 2009, 7:48 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: what engine hop-up parts have you used?
Replies: 2
Views: 2403

Re: what engine hop-up parts have you used?

P.hello i'm new to this form.ihave a 31AA rebuilt the engine with counter balanced crank,lighted flywheel (52.5lbs),stipe 330 cam,larger intakes,B carb,bored A intake(but in time will replace with a webber 40 dcoe sidedraft ) and a synders 5.5 head cc'd @ 177 chambers.when things were good i sprung ...