It isn't the engine, it is the rearend and what the truck was expected to
do, and that was to haul heavy loads at low speed. You will not find gears
to replace your stock gears except those from Patrick's, which will get you
3.55 instead of your stock 4.11. Some people will swap a rearend from a
1955 or later Chev truck (that gets you 3.90 gearing), and the swap is not
too bad (difficult) and gets you an open driveline to boot.
Then you have the OTHER swaps, such as Ford 9"-ers, but that is a whole
'nuther ballgame.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: Kathy Bray <thistle@midcoast.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 9:11 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Different Ratio Rear End??
> Hi,
>
> Since my 1952 half ton pickup has a later (1954) and more powerful engine
> than it came with (a 235 instead of a 216), I'm wondering if I shouldn't
> change to a different ratio rear end so that the engine doesn't rev up so
> much at highway speeds. Does this sound like it's doable? Can you just
> change the gears inside the existing rear end housing, or is it necessary
> to replace everything? What is a proper ratio for the 235 engine?
>
> Kathy Bray
> and "Old Bess" '52 3100
>
> PS Thanks for all the info on Labarron Bonny and Hampton Coach. I called
> them and they are sending samples along with directions to the factory so
I
> can check them out in person.
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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