So I bought a Himco transmission

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2017: So I bought a Himco transmission
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Friday, September 01, 2017 - 11:13 pm:

I finally found a Himco transmission for my model T. I know it's model T blasphemy, but I'm not the biggest fan of the stock T transmission. I'm really excited to try and make this conversion work. I think I've got everything but some clutch plates. Has anyone ever driven one?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Seth in Alabama on Friday, September 01, 2017 - 11:34 pm:

I'm zero help but I think they are super cool, especially since they are a period correct accessory. I would put a working one on a speedster in a heartbeat.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Constantine on Saturday, September 02, 2017 - 04:15 am:

Well done in finding one. I'm looking forward to hearing your journey of getting it in a reliable working condition.

One thing to possibly consider is whether the chassis needs to be streghtened...how much more weight does this entire setup add? Ads in the following link say the crack-case is cast iron.


http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/439983.html?1398438769


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Saturday, September 02, 2017 - 11:26 am:

Maybe the frame needs to be boxed?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mack Cole ---- Earth on Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 09:52 am:

I saw this setup in a TT once and it is really neat.I don't think there is that much extra weight really as you remove the stock oil pan,and transmission and install the Himco.
Should be alot of fun to drive.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange - Hillsboro, MO on Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 10:03 am:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/439983.html?1398438769


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ron Patterson-Nicholasville, Kentucky on Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 02:10 pm:

For several years at Hershey there was a 1927 Touring car parked next to space RCA 49 that had a Himico transmission.
From the look of the design, my guess it makes driving a Model T very much like driving a Model A.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gary Schreiber- Santa Isabel Ecuador on Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 05:41 pm:

But adds to the T's cool factor Ron :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Monday, September 04, 2017 - 12:38 pm:

I'm looking forward to getting it in the mail and finding out if it needs anything, needs rebuilding, or if it's useable.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gary Schreiber- Santa Isabel Ecuador on Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:03 pm:

Hoping you're able to put that cool accessory to work. Please post pics. From memory, there was a fellow poster a few years back that bought the remains of a T with a Himico in it but I can't the post !


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:04 pm:

A GMC 3 speed can be adapted to it as john steel posted a while back


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Monday, September 04, 2017 - 01:05 pm:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/234602.html?1316124771


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Monday, September 04, 2017 - 03:44 pm:

That's pretty cool! I'll post pictures when it arrives.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 06:27 pm:

The case got broken during shipping. Here are photos of the set up. Now I need a new case and some clutch parts.
















Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 06:32 pm:

More pictures






Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ron Patterson-Nicholasville, Kentucky on Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 06:39 pm:

You could probably get the broken case repaired like new at Casting Salvage Technologies in Stafford, Virginia. It is a bit expensive, but they do remarkable work and when done you will never be able to it was ever broken.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 06:45 pm:

I saved the pieces in case that needs to be done. I'd love to find someone with a spare case though.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Keith Townsend ; ^ ) Gresham, Orygun on Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 11:35 pm:

Daniel-
How was it shipped? Insured, I hope. Maybe it will pay for the repair. Those Himco are not too common.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 02:46 am:

Apparently it was insured, I'll see how it goes.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 03:43 am:

That is disgusting! A little care and it should have been fine. I guess people have really gotten much worse about caring about anything but themselves.
I do know that it can be repaired. But that is nasty.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 07:40 pm:

Does anyone else have one? I would really appreciate info on how the clutch assembly works.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Stephen D Heatherly on Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 07:48 pm:

Daniel, did you buy this unit off ebay?

Stephen


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 07:54 pm:

A simple rollcage of 2x4s would have prevented that. I have built a wood cage around a heavy item, and then put it in a box, no issues. The shippers are butchers.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Daniel Kraft on Monday, September 11, 2017 - 12:28 am:

The seller has told me that they're going to try to set things right, I'm not going to bash them. I am however very interested in finding a good fix.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Stroud on Monday, September 11, 2017 - 05:20 am:

Daniel, there is more than one way to repair your transmission. Just do some research as has been said. Most likely it will be easier, cheaper, faster than trying to find another case. They are made of unobtainion I think. You are VERY lucky to have found this one. GOOD LUCK!!! JMHO Dave


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Constantine on Monday, September 25, 2017 - 09:19 pm:

Terrible news! I hope you get lucky and find a new case. Maybe put ad on AACA and Fordbarn forums.


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