I have an Alpine conversion with a 302 and a Ford AOD automatic transmission,
which is a 3 speed automatic with a "4th gear" overdrive. I had a special kit
installed to allow manual shifting in all gears and activates the overdrive
with an electric solenoid. On the highway, with a 2.88 rear end, it is doing
about 1750 to 1800 rpm at 60mph. Around town, I usually don't engage the O/D,
and shift "manually". It has substantial acceleration from zero, isn't stressed
at highway speeds.
Not for the purists I know, but works great for me.
(Hoping to afford a real Tiger some day. Until then, I'm happy)
----- Original Message -----
From: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:17 am
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Overdrive toploader
To: atwittsend@verizon.net, tigers@autox.team.net
> By the same measure, there have been many over the years that
> have been
> quite happy with C4 automatics in their Tigers...it all comes
> down to
> application, preference and use.
>
>
> In a message dated 8/26/2009 11:09:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight
> Time,
> atwittsend@verizon.net writes:
>
> A.C.,
> Yesterday I posted that when I asked about the overdrive
> Toploaders years
> ago, I go mostly negative replies. That is
> accurate. However, seeing
> John's post reminded me that he was one who did indicate
> using it and
> found
> the results acceptable, if not favorable.
> If memory serves me correct John lives in Canada (having
> long distances to
> travel) and tows a trailer with his Tiger. The low 1st
> gear and the
> overdrive would both be applicable in his case.
> Tom
>
> > Hi AC:
> > I have been running a 30% OD toploader for a number of years -
> if you
> want
> > more info contact me at:
> > alittlemoreink@hotmail.com
> > GodSPEED
> > Jc
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