parts fit · FF-0023

What machining did Ed perform to fit the later transmission?

Ed describes machining approximately 0.070 inch from the transmission's front collar as part of the fit.

Expert
Ed Smith
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
transmission front collar and adapter
Applicable scope
later Ford transmission fitted to a Ford Flathead application; exact transmission model unresolved
Original BTG sourceFord Flathead Overdrive: KEEP the Column Shift or Add a 5-Speed?
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