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From: <safesix@att.net>
To: <safesix@att.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] transmission
> Wayne,
> I use a Saginaw 4-speed which originally came in Vegas,
> Monzas, Chevelles and some Camaros, mid 60's to late
> '70s. The fit to the early bellhousing is exact, and the
> input shaft is splined correctly and engages the crank
> pilot exactly as the original. The shifter, however, is
> not really compatible for a truck use, because in the
> original application it mounts on the tailshaft. A
> special Hurst shifter from Patrick's places the shifter
> in the center of the floor and uses a stick similar to
> the original 4-speed granny transmission. The ratio
> spacing in this transmission are very good for truck
> use. Also, the Saginaw is for an open driveline and if
> it is to be used with a torque tube drive, a special
> conversion kit (also from Patrick's) must be used. A
> decent Saginaw tranny should be about $75 to $100 at a
> wrecking yard. Not sure of current pricing from
> Patrick's (520) 836-1117 but they will send you a free
> catalog. It also has good information on ratio spreads
> and how to ID the correct tranny.
>
> Jack / Winter Park FL
> > What newer transmission will bolt up to a 235 6 cylinder? Anyone
installed
> > any other transmission other than original on that engine? If so--what
did it
> > come out of or what year was it? Thanks wayne
> >
> >
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