Hmm, not sure where in my request for parts info and or experience
running a trans without a TC, I mentioned the need for a flywheel,
clutch, clutch pedal or anything else like that. Looking for a direct
coupling that connects teh crankshaft directly to the input shafts on
teh rans and also provides for the trans front fluid pump. Made for
'glides and I know of a number of folk who use them. Bell housing is
empty except for maybe a flex plate for starter operation. Noting else
in there. Does require a push start off the line but for B'ville that's
ok with me.
So, I do not understand the comment regards all the other stuff.
mayf
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On 12/1/2011 7:25 AM, Dave Dahlgren wrote:
> By the time you buy the parts make all the mods to put a clutch in
> front of the automatic then buy a clutch flywheel master cylinder
> clutch cylinder throwout bearing clutch pedal assembly and appropriate
> scatter sheild you will be money behind and have more parts to hurt
> you than you had. For low cost buy a race converter that is made for
> what you want to do. It also depends on the gear ratios in your
> transmission and what the torgue multiplication was doing to help you
> as well. Years ago I played with a 'clutch flight' and it was a
> tinkerer's nightmare and the car was not faster in any way it just
> broke more often.
> Dave
> 527 mph @38000 ft row 14 seat A
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Mayfield" <drmayf@mayfco.com>
> To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 7:29 AM
> Subject: [Land-speed] Running an Automatic Trans without a Torque
> Converter
>
>
>> I know there are TC eliminators for the GM Powerglide and probably also
>> fo the later automatics as well. But, I would like to hear from anyone
>> who is running a Ford AOD without a TC. I suspect the bits and pieces
>> are out there but I need a starting point for searching. Why, you ask?
>> I have always been a bit nervous abou that big old whirling mass of TC
>> up ther along side the pieces of my body that keep me walking erect,
>> i.e., my feet. I can get an Ultra bell that would cure my fears but at
>> a cost of 300 plus bucks and added work on the trans case for fitment.
>>
>> So, let me hear from anyone who knows of such bits and pieces and has
>> maybe actually run one.
>>
>> No, it won't do any good to tell me to change trans, etc. I just hit
>> delete on those, lol. I have what I have.
>>
>> mayf
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