49-51 Ford Car 3 Speed Side Loader Transmission
Introduction
The 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission was a three-speed manual transmission used in Ford автомобилейs from 1949 to 1951. It was a side loader transmission, meaning that the gears were shifted by moving the shift lever sideways. The transmission was also known as the “three on the tree” transmission, because the shift lever was mounted on the steering column.
Design and Operation
The 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission was a three-speed manual transmission with a single reverse gear. The transmission was shifted by moving the shift lever sideways. The shift lever was mounted on the steering column.
The transmission was made of cast iron and had a cast aluminum bellhousing. The input shaft was supported by a ball bearing in the front and a roller bearing in the rear. The output shaft was supported by two roller bearings.
The gears were shifted by moving the shift lever sideways. The shift lever was connected to a shift fork that moved the gears in and out of mesh. The gears were lubricated by a splash lubrication system.
Applications
The 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission was used in Ford автомобилейs from 1949 to 1951. It was used in the following models:
* Ford Custom
* Ford Deluxe
* Ford Super Deluxe
* Ford Crestline
Advantages and Disadvantages
The 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission had several advantages over other transmissions of its time. It was relatively lightweight and compact, and it was easy to shift. The transmission was also durable and reliable.
However, the 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission also had some disadvantages. It was not as efficient as some other transmissions, and it could be noisy. The transmission was also difficult to repair.
Conclusion
The 49-51 Ford car 3 speed side loader transmission was a significant improvement over the previous transmissions used in Ford автомобилейs. It was lighter, more compact, and easier to shift. The transmission was also more durable and reliable. However, the transmission was not as efficient or quiet as some other transmissions.
