[Tigers] Overdrive toploader

[ED MITCHELL]

I have an Alpine conversion with a 302 and a Ford AOD automatic transmission, which is a 3 speed automatic with a "4th gear" overdrive. I had a special kit installed to allow manual shifting in all gears and activates the overdrive with an electric solenoid. On the highway, with a 2.88 rear end, it is doing about 1750 to 1800 rpm at 60mph. Around town, I usually don't engage the O/D, and shift "manually". It has substantial acceleration from zero, isn't stressed at highway speeds.
Not for the purists I know, but works great for me.

(Hoping to afford a real Tiger some day. Until then, I'm happy)

----- Original Message -----
From: MWood24020 at aol.com
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:17 am
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Overdrive toploader
To: atwittsend at verizon.net, tigers at autox.team.net

> By the same measure, there have been many over the years that 
> have been  
> quite happy with C4 automatics in their Tigers...it all comes 
> down to  
> application, preference and use. 
>  
>  
> In a message dated 8/26/2009 11:09:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight 
> Time,  
> atwittsend at verizon.net writes:
> 
> A.C.,
> Yesterday I posted that when I asked about the overdrive  
> Toploaders years 
> ago, I go mostly negative replies.  That is  
> accurate.  However, seeing 
> John's post reminded me that he was one  who did indicate 
> using it and 
> found 
> the results acceptable, if not  favorable.
> If memory serves me correct John lives in Canada (having 
> long  distances to 
> travel) and tows a trailer with his Tiger. The low 1st 
> gear  and the 
> overdrive would both be applicable in his case.
> Tom
> 
> >  Hi AC:
> > I have been running a 30% OD toploader for a number of years -
>   if you 
> want
> > more info contact me at:
> >  alittlemoreink at hotmail.com
> > GodSPEED
> >  Jc
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