aux transmission/2 speed axle?
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aux transmission/2 speed axle?
Pardon my ignorance, but I am new to the AA's. My '29 AA dually bus has the 4 speed transmission with the finger switch for 1st and reverse. It also has either a hi/lo auxiliary transmission or a 2 speed axle . It is operated by an arm that lifts up just behind the main transmission tower. I don't know how to operate it. in the down position, the main operates normally. But when I lift it, everything seems to go to neutral. So the question is: how do I operate this thing?
- Neil Wilson
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Re: aux transmission/2 speed axle?
Ford factory 1929 AA's did not come with dual rear wheels (nor could the 1929 axle accept dual wheels). Pictures of your truck would help id it. The 4-speed transmission did not come from Ford with the extra transmission referenced. Pictures would help id it. And, it is unlikely that the rear axle is a "2 speed".A Roadster wrote: ↑June 17th, 2019, 10:22 pmPardon my ignorance, but I am new to the AA's. My '29 AA dually bus has the 4 speed transmission with the finger switch for 1st and reverse. It also has either a hi/lo auxiliary transmission or a 2 speed axle . It is operated by an arm that lifts up just behind the main transmission tower. I don't know how to operate it. in the down position, the main operates normally. But when I lift it, everything seems to go to neutral. So the question is: how do I operate this thing?
Regards, Neil Wilson
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Re: aux transmission/2 speed axle?
As it turns out, it is a Warford. It is in line on the drive shaft behind my 4-speed transmission. The shift lever has 3 positions- bottom, midway, and up. How do I use it?
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Warford Shifting
The Warford transmissions that I know of are three speeds (under, direct, and over). See attachedA Roadster wrote: ↑June 20th, 2019, 12:37 amAs it turns out, it is a Warford. It is in line on the drive shaft behind my 4-speed transmission. The shift lever has 3 positions- bottom, midway, and up. How do I use it?
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Regards, Neil Wilson
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Re: aux transmission/2 speed axle?
Thanks, Neil. The diagram helps a whole lot. Now I need to play with it and develop my finesse on what works best. Thanks again
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Re: aux transmission/2 speed axle?
It is a non-syncromesh crash box.
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Re: aux transmission/2 speed axle?
My suggestion is to put the Warford in high and not try to change gears when moving. The 4-speed can be used for shifting while driving.A Roadster wrote: ↑June 20th, 2019, 9:36 amThanks, Neil. The diagram helps a whole lot. Now I need to play with it and develop my finesse on what works best. Thanks again
Regards, Neil Wilson
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