WaterH
Well-known member
On my project truck, I installed a full manual valve body. (Ford C-6) I had never driven one before, but I was surprised to find out that it has no compression braking. What I mean is when you drive in third and down shift to second, it just coasts. This might be fine for the road, but I think it will be trouble for off road sometimes. I posted about this on the old forum and was told that I needed to get a "Broader" valve body and it would shift into what ever gear at whatever speed you want.
I ended up ordering one of Broader's valve bodies. I haven't installed it yet because I've been busy with other stuff. I looked at the instructions and it looks a bit more difficult to install than a regular valve body.
I've got a few questions.
First, is it tricky to install?
Second, does Broader install them if I bring the truck to him. (I can find this out with a phone call)
Last and not least, does anybody have a full manual valve body on a "on road" rig? Is it a PITA on road? Doesn't seem like it would be a big deal, but some guys say they would never have one on road. Would like to hear from actual experince here.
I ended up ordering one of Broader's valve bodies. I haven't installed it yet because I've been busy with other stuff. I looked at the instructions and it looks a bit more difficult to install than a regular valve body.
I've got a few questions.
First, is it tricky to install?
Second, does Broader install them if I bring the truck to him. (I can find this out with a phone call)
Last and not least, does anybody have a full manual valve body on a "on road" rig? Is it a PITA on road? Doesn't seem like it would be a big deal, but some guys say they would never have one on road. Would like to hear from actual experince here.