How do I install a later synchro swingaxle in a '51 split?

benron · Post by **benron** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:56 pm

I pulled a splitcase trans and 36hp engine out of my'51 split, because I want to upgrade my drivetrain; however I realized afterwards the nosecone configuration is completely different than an ovals. Iknow there are purists out there who would want to take me out and horse whip me. Well, I just have never been a big fan of the 36hp/crashbox scene. In the past, I have done a couple of oval upgrades with the nosecone and hockeystick from a bus. What would be the the way to hook up the front mount/nosecone on a split? Any help/expertise/suggestions in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Benj

Post by **Daniel G** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:46 pm

I'm pretty sure you just get the nosecone and hockey stick from a bus swingaxle tranny. Or if you're not concerned with everything being correct you could just have a later model mount welded to the torsion.

Daniel

benron · Post by **benron** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:59 pm

You know that works on an oval because the bracket that recieves the mount allows it in turn to accept the nosecone for a bus. This is completely different. There is a deep round hole in the pan where a split's nosecone and front mount go into.

kcr · Post by **kcr** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:31 pm

You'll need to weld in a later bracket that accepts a mount,or get a Berg type intermediate mount and not worry about the nose mount.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:53 pm

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you suppose I'll have to modify the length of the shift rod as well? Maybe I'll give the guys at Berg a call. Thanks,
Benj