1931 AUBURN WITH FREE WHEEL AND 2 SPEED

K Clark wrote: I might have a few parts, I have a 32 8-100 A that I'm slowly working on. But I have the rear axle done and the vacuum switch, I think I had some extra parts. I will try to take a look. ( I do not know if they are the same)
K Clark

..let me know, if you find some parts, thanks,
Andreas
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STEVE,

IN THEORY THE FREE WHEELING UNIT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, ACTUALLY DRIVING ONE WITH FREE WHEELING ENGAGED IS A DIFFERENT MATTER. IT DOES HAVE THE ADVANTAGE THAT CARS FROM THE FACTORY WITH FREE WHEELING HAD LARGER BRAKES TO MAKE UP FOR THE LACK OF ENGINE DECELERATION DURING BRAKING, WHICH IS GOOD, BUT THE UNIT IS ESSENTIALLY A LARGE STEEL SPRING WHICH WINDS TIGHT AND GRABS AS ENGINE POWER IS APPLIED AND REVERSES THE PROCESS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS LET OFF ALLOWING THE CAR TO COAST WITOUT ENGINE BRAKING.
HOWEVER THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS BEST DESCRIBED AS IF A MODERN AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANS CONTINULLY SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH INTO AND OUT OF OVERDIVE WITH A VERY! NOTICEABLE JERK AND HARD CLUNK EVER TIME POWER IS APPILED, I ALWAYS THOUGHT IT SEEMED VERY VERY HARD ON THE DRIVE TRAIN, AND BASICALLY DROVE LIKE CRAP WITH F/W ENGAGED.
ONE OTHER ADVANTAGE IS THAT IF YOU WISH TO TO TOW YOUR CAR ON A FIFTH WHEEL DOLLY TYPE TRAILER(REAR WHEELS ON ROAD) THE FREE WHEELING UNIT EFFECTIVELLY ISOLATES THE TRANS FROM TURNING AND ALLOWS LONG DISTANCE TOWING WITHOUT DANGER OF DAMAGE TO THE TRANMISSION,

I might have a few parts, I have a 32 8-100 A that I'm slowly working on. But I have the rear axle done and the vacuum switch, I think I had some extra parts. I will try to take a look. ( I do not know if they are the same)
K Clark

..same problem to me.
I am still looking for all parts needed for shifting the rear end, as vacuum valves, switch lever, a.s.o.

Somebody can help?

Thanks
Andreas

Thanks for feedback...thats what I needed to know
Steve

Hello Steve:
My 1932 Auburn is factory equipped with a two speed and free wheeling. There is a vacuum valve attached to the free wheeling unit and it's shift lever which will not allow vacuum to the rear end unless the car is in the free wheeling position. When you move the High/Low dash lever while in direct drive, nothing happens. It will only change ratios while in free wheeling in order to protect the rear end gears. The operating instructions state this procedure and also state that the rear end ratios should only be shifted at speeds of 30 miles per hour or less.

To change ratios, depress the clutch and shift to free wheeling by pulling the short lever back toward the seat, let off the gas, and then turn your dash selector lever. You will hear the gears shift in the rear end, but you should not hear any gnashing of gears. If you hear that, something is not working properly and requires investigation.

Kindest regards,
Steve Stevens

I believe the two can be used together
both are shifted independantly
the rear end is either high or low
freewheeling in or out
practice with the freewheeling before going into to traffic
there is no braking action with the engine and more noticable
in high range slightly scarey a first
i think you could change the rear end in freewheeling
as long as the throttle was off and not to speedy
greg

I have fitted a 2 speed to my 31 8-98 Auburn. It also has a free wheeling unit. Can someone explain the correct use of these two together. I remember seeing a note somewhere that you could only change the 2 speed if in free wheeling mode but not if in positive drive. Is this correct??

Thanks
Steve