West Peterson Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Would like to find R-9 overdrive, complete with relay, dashboard cable assembly, etc. Or... what have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVSmi Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) West,I have one that I am in the process of cleaning and re-gasketing. It has the solenoid, governor, cable, and a relay, though I don't know if the relay is good. I can test it when I get the trans back together.Dan Boehm734-753-3979SE MichiganIt is from a 48 Packard Deluxe 8. Edited May 19, 2010 by AVSmi more info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wouldn't that be an R-11? If it's an R9, it would say so on the case... R9 or R9-1. E-mail me so we can negotiate.Thanks.StelvioGT@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 West - As referred recently on PInfo, Nelson Bates 903-237-8098 of Longview, TX is really into overdrives. I am now feeding him cores as fast as he can work with them; I'm sure he can help out, however, the issue fast becomes do you want a mystery trans, or are you wanting/willing to write the check. Nelson, and a professional mechanic mate are seriously into overhauling (not just "rebuilding") these transmissions, which is my way of warning that you get what you pay for. Nelson is ex-NASA and his attention to detail has not declined from his involvement in the space program. (or his brother Warren's influence) I often remind him we are not driving these cars to the moon, to which he often replies, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) West I have r-9 junior box if you going to have one built, that was my intention to swap the front input shafts and covers, Typical the there 4 gears in the sun gear, but I doubt that a huge issue verse 3 in the junior R-9. Even that could be swapped. It sound like Dave friend not the routine for conversion and rebuilds. Since then I pickup a senior unit complete. I probably after an extra six post relay, Edited May 21, 2010 by packards42 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yes. Daniel e-mailed me with the differences between the Senior and Junior o.d.'s. Not sure at this point weather a problem would show up if we tried installing the Junior in a Senior car."I did a bit of research in my 42 parts book, and it seems there are 2 significant differences between the 2008 O/D trans and the 2001-11-21 junior O/D trans. First is the 'clutch shaft', which I believe is the large/small input pilot, and the O/D planetary set, which I believe is a 4 pinion planetary for the senior and 3 pinion planetary for the juniors. The clutch shaft can be swapped between this and the trans that is in the car, but the O/D 4 pinion planetary is 30% stronger for the senior car. The transmissions will physically interchange, but O/D strength is compromised." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yeah, the overdrive mounts directly behind the transmission, so you wouldn't be able to do it without cutting the driveshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 The overdrive internal shaft is the same for senior and Junior in the tranny. Yes you need to shorten the driveline shaft, but any good driveline shaft shopcan cut weld and rebalance it better than new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 This is for my brother's 1942 2008. My car already has o.d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The overdrive lockout cable is special for 41 & 42 non clippers. the eariler and later cable will work, but their not technical correct. I have the head somewhere to build one, if one needs to make up the cable.Also there a model tee guy that makes a full manual conversion, i.e you push in the clutch and shift like open overdrive unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 This is for my brother's 1942 2008. My car already has o.d. I thought your brother Limo was for sale? above my budget to bad, I love towncars. Seriousy think of choping mine into a town car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 My brother just sold his town car. The new owner wants to put in o.d. and sought our help in finding a unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 The manual conversion was a kit for using R-9 behind any other make. I will ahve to see if I have notes on it. his space was on the Red field near the main entrance several years ago. i believe he was promoting the OD for Model T, but it was suitable for all makes and models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hmclauchlan Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 West,We have a R9A-1 transmission. Give Don Sommer at American Arrow a call at (248) 435-6115. We also have a R10C-1 and a R11-10.Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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