a mate is putting a 3speed with reverse in a panhead that dont make sense to me

 

Let us know how he makes out !

 

Its all the rage when crashing into places that have an ATM machine so you can back out quickly taking the machine with you

shame the twinkets cant convert that idea - but he did find the trans plug

 

Makes sense if he has adjustable triple trees and is thinking about a sidecar.
As well , as with most transmissions the final ratio is 1:1 so what's the real sacrifice? The Pan should have adequate torque to get through the gears..
Has he the foot clutch and tank shift?

 

A big gap between gears means revving the snot out of it then the next gear it wants to bog because the spread is too far. A TWINKIE would have no problem with its enormous, seemingly infinite, locomotive-like power delivery but with the pan, well, we have to accept its shortcomings.....

 

Adding a reverse givers you less of a top end (not that a stock Pan has all that much top end). It was a bit of a learning curve for me when I went from a 4-speed to t he 3+R (in regards to installation)

Spent a couple years chasing down parts that I needed. Hardest parts weren't related to the gearbox but rather the parts needed for the top (it's for my 65 Pan). I'm running 3.5 gal tanks (tank-shift) and a hack

 

Knew a guy in KC who ran a reverse in a 45 flathead, was an interesting party trick but not much else.

 

With a 45 you are not giving up anything, just an extra gear that happens to go backwards. On a Pan you are loosing a gear, no reason if not a sidecar rig, really just a waste of time.

 

thats my opinion too

 

Had anyone ever put a ratchet top on a 3 speed with reverse?