am looking for a transmission to put behind a 1961 235 and am
considering trying to find a 4-speed Saginaw for 2 reasons (1) because
of an earlier thread which addressed adapting an overdrive unit from a
3-speed Saginaw to the 4-speed; and (b) because of an article in
Patrick's catalog touting "...how nearly identical each of the 3 shifts
is! They are spaced just like the engine needs them; putting it in the
ideal operating range."
Two questions I have are: (1) What vehicles and years do I look for to
find a 4-speed Saginaw which will bolt to my bellhousing?, and;
(2) What are your opinions on
this transmission and using the overdrive unit mentioned above?
I have a rear end from a 1955 pickup and am trying to avoid having to
change the ring and pinion gears to drive 65 mph, is using an overdrive
transmission a viable option functionally and financially?
Thank You in advance,
Mike E. Gardner 1952 3100
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