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New Warfords

Post by tom_strickling » Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:46 am

Is there a New KC Warford transmission for TT trucks ??
Their website shows only one product being made. Will it work on cars and trucks both?

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Re: New Warfords

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:00 pm

Like the original Warfords they were intended for truck use. Use in cars was secondary and probably occurs more today than back then.
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Re: New Warfords

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:52 pm

One consideration when putting a Warford in a passenger T is driveshaft length. Shortening the driveshaft will make the U joint run at more of an angle and will cause the wheelbase to change more with load changes. A TT, having a longer driveshaft, would be less affected. Advantages of the Warford include lack of shift linkage and no increase in unsprung weight.


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Re: New Warfords

Post by Kevin Pharis » Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:23 pm

^^^^^ And overdrive...

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Re: New Warfords

Post by Henry K. Lee » Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:10 pm

Aluminum case Warford were for cars only! Under weight loads in the TT they would blow up. Cast iron were for TT but can be used in a car if the input shaft is shimmed or a auxiliary coupling is used. KC Warford’s can handle a TT as long as you do not haul 5 tons.

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Re: New Warfords

Post by Dennis Prince » Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:14 pm

For awhile they advertised a truck and speedster version, you might try calling Layne Machine Works, their ad is in the Vintage Ford.


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Re: New Warfords

Post by Allan » Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:29 pm

I believe the truck and speedster versions were only of differing ratios to suit the application. The fitting is the same for all.

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Re: New Warfords

Post by Chris Haynes » Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:40 pm

Are they two or three speed?

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Re: New Warfords

Post by Mark Gregush » Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:53 am

http://www.texastparts.com/mm5/merchant ... ory_Code=l
http://www.texastparts.com/mm5/manuals/WarfordTech.pdf
This chart shows red line, maybe could figure what red line would be for truck. Chances are you would never reach those RPMs anyway;
http://www.texastparts.com/mm5/manuals/ ... MChart.pdf
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Re: New Warfords

Post by One390 » Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:57 pm

Give them a call. I have one in my TT but have not put a ton of miles on it. (pun intended) basically under, straight through and overdrive. Those guys are great. Racers too I think.

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