----- Original Message -----
From: 50chevy <50chevy@iwon.com>
To: S Culver <sculver@mcleodusa.net>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Cutting down those high RPM's
Smokey,
Thanks for the reply. I've seen your web site before and it's great! Your
trucks are very nice.
Did you use a gear from a salvage yard? If so, what was it out of? I've
heard about the gears from Patricks, but they're pretty pricey. How hard
was it to change out the gear? Anything I need to watch out for? Other
tips, tricks, etc?
Thanks again,
Ray Wright
'50 Chevy 3100
Overland Park, KS
-- Original Message --
>I've been there and done that with the '50 235, 4-speed etc. What I did
was change the rear end gear ratio (not sure what it is now) from 4.11,
and put 16 inch wheels and big tires on. Gets about 40% more speed for
the same RPMs. Next planned project is an automatic transmission with
overdrive.
> At least I can cruse at 60 now, and don't sound like the engine is about
to blow!
>
>Smokey Culver
>League City, Texas
>'50 3600 5-window (mine)
>'58 Apache (hers)
>'99 Intruder LC 1500
>See 'em at http://sites.netscape.net/ChrlsCul/homepage
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a '50 Chevy 3100 with a 235, 4-speed (granny gear) and 4.11 rear
end. I would like to be able to drive on the highway a little faster than
50mph without feeling like the engine is coming apart.
>>
>> As I see it, my options are:
>> 1. Change to an Overdrive Transmission
>> 2. Change out the complete rear end (& drive train?)
>> 3. Change out the 4.11 gear & keep the original rear end
>>
>> I don't really know too much, but I think the easiest and cheapest
alternative
is to just change out the 4.11 gear for a 3.55 (or or other) from a salvage
yard. Before I do anything, I'd like to hear any and all opinions, stories,
and advice from you fellow truckers who have been there, done that.
>>
>> What financial considerations am I missing? What pitfalls can I look
to avoid? Why other alternatives should I consider? At this point, I'm
not ready ($$) to swap out the engine, straight axle, etc.
>>
>> Thanks in ADvance,
>>
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