Re: Transmission Interchangability

Tony Leeming (tleeming(at)island.net)
Tue, 02 Jun 1998 07:57:19 -0700

Tom, I have done it with a few changes. Some of the later V's had more splines on the gearbox shaft which means you have to use the clutch assembly too. If you do that, the clutch is a smaller one and the bolt pattern on the flywheel is different - I switched the flywheel too. If you don't change the clutch and stay with the Series II clutch, make sure there is clearance between the the back of the clutch housing and the assembly that holds the throwout bearing and lever. I found I could not get the bellhousing to mate up with the engine due to interference. I think the throwout bearing housing on the Series II is not as tall/high as the Series V . It is a worthwhile project to do - and even better if you have an overdrive. I drove a Series III on the weekend which was non-syncro first and it brought it all back to me what a pain it is. If you have an

overdrive too, stay with the 3.89 rear end and the car is a dream on the

freeway. A real high speed cruiser Any questions - just ask Tony Leeming Series II

Tom Hill wrote:

> Dear Group,
>
> Can a series V transmission be used in series II car? What mods, if
> any, are required?
>
> Tom Hill