Michael,
Yes, the single rail too is longer than it's non-OD counterpart. Not by
much, byr necessitating a modification to the shaft.
Joe
Michael Burdick wrote:
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
>
> > It isn't quite that easy. The mainshaft is different between the two
> > units, so you have to find not only an OD unit, but also the OD
> > mainshaft to transfer the gear set onto. Then it bolts right up. After
> > that, you need wiring, the new shifter with switch, an adapter plate to
> > bolt it onto and a shortened drive shaft.
>
> In addition, converting later (single rail) transmissions requires adding
> an OD-specific top cover. I am 98% sure that the drive shaft was the
> same length for OD and non-OD single-rail trannies (unlike the 3-rail
> trannies which are different lengths). Can anyone verify, or correct me,
> on this?
>
> Mike Burdick
> Durham NC
> '70 Spit, converted to OD
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