I too ran simple toggle switch and a pushpull cable for many years. It isnt hooked up presently for any real reason
@highboy32 you and Jay running the overdrives is partially what got me excited about this one. I had one in my 53 ford but I never managed to get it working before I got rid of the car.
@hiboy32 @Rocky @justabeater37 most of these seem to be in six volt cars, any issues putting 12 through it or should I just step it all down for the over drive components?
I think the only volt sensitive part is the solenoid. 12 volt ones are out there and if you had to you could have a 6v re-wound. As far as I can tell all of the solenoids are physically interchangeable except for the Saginaw 3 speed which has a longer plunger rod and a flat spot on the cover. Don't EVER throw a solenoid away. They can be repaired and the most common failure is a simple fusible link under the cover that can be re-soldered. A very important feature is the reverse kick out switch, lock out switch in the diagram above. It is on the back of the case and activated internally when the trans shifts into reverse. Some older units don't have this and it is necessary to manually disengage the OD before backing up. These things do not tolerate being turned backwards. They are fun to drive and pretty trouble free if cared for. Studebaker published an overdrive booklet fully explaining them. Lots of parts listed on eBay.
I did something similar, added a momentary switch to the throttle pedal for the t400 kick down solenoid and added a wot stop at the same time Seems like those little tiny projects take more brain cells than setting up steering, suspension and brakes.
Like justabeater37 said...solenoids are available in 6 or 12 volts. I always used 12 volts in all my projects.
I believe this RPU has the 32 grille and splash apron idea you were seeking, but maybe not so much on the section.
Slick looking truck! got delayed by the weather but the fan showed up today. I bet it’s no more than 1/8” thick, I need to enlarge the center hole and then I can mock it up. Just need the shop to get above freezing. Maybe next week.
Should be above freezing in a couple days. heres that truck with the grill sectioned in the mean time
Seeing your new fan made me laugh. I got a 13" Derale fan two days ago. I put it in place and now know that I'll need a one-inch spacer to move it forward so that it doesn't conflict with the crank pulley but it looks like a good fit. I wanted to have a larger fan but really couldn't go much larger than 13" without taking out the transmission cooler lines. I'll see how well it cools and, if necessary, fabricate a shroud to pull air through the upper one-third of the radiator.
Yeah I’ve yet to mock it up but I’ve got my fingers crossed. I think I could “in theory” fit the 18” but went with 15”. Seems a pretty standard size and I had concerns about an 18” fan swinging into who knows what, or compromising spaces for hoses and etc. should be above freezing Sunday so we’ll see!
Well sitting it on the water pump pulley I’m gonna say I’ll have room. also saw this Stude powered hotrod I think @Stogy found online.
There are a few different heads. He sure to check the numbers. The heads were a limiting factor for these engines at the top end. John Erb was woking on a New head. He showed one to me and said it was Studebaker on the outside & LS on the inside. I don't know where those went when he died and I doubt that anyone is following up on that project. He had all of Lionel Stone's stuff too.
I tried to PM you but don't know what I'm doing so try this. 1959 STUDEBAKER 289 259 ENGINE HEADS HEAD SET OEM ORIGINAL - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale -...
Thanks @osage orange @Six Ball yeah seems a lot of this odd ball stuff that has had neat stuff coming down the pipeline ends up having the original guy die, stuff moved onto the next guy where it sits in their shelf til they die and then it sorta just disappears into the haze. Bummer for what has to be a pretty crazy amount of time involvement on a lot of these things.
Even guys like me who are far better at gathering pieces for a project than putting them together & out the door. At this point I need to bundle the components for each project so they can stay together rather than be re-gathered. I hate to think of all the good, even rare, parts that my friends' families have scrapped.
@Tim...I've been in and out here and was back tracking a bit on your Thread and saw Rand's mention of Flathead. I thought you redirected again but your still Stude bound. Good on you...there was a fella our way here that passed a while ago and he was a Stude guy through and through. I know a another car friend who bought one or more of his cars. Parts? Not sure but I can ask...if he doesn't have maybe he knows...so if you have specific needs share any previous posts with the list or pm and I'll send an email. There's a chance the family may have stuff I'm not sure... The fella that passed was well aware of hi-po Stude as he has multi carb set up with other details on one he had that I saw at a show... I know your a distance away but it may be budget friendly, never know... Since we're talking Studebaker here's some vintage pics from Perth...a small town 20 minutes away from me...don't know what the celebration was that day but these cars were part of it...I get a chuckle about seeing fido enjoying the farm fresh droppings by older transportation on the road in the first pic...
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